Connecting Ecosystems—Climate Change Around the World

This is a collection of online resources related to ecosystems around the world, climate change, and the Tundra Connections webcast related to those topics. Note:​ Some resources listed on this document are not created by or associated with Polar Bears International.

A Lesson Plan for the Classroom: Students will identify, locate, outline, and map the Arctic Circle, including the countries that lie within its boundaries. Students will define the Arctic region by latitude, temperature, and tree line. Students will compare and contrast the human and environmental characteristics of the North and South Poles, the equator, and their home town.

A Lesson Plan for the Classroom: Students will identify and categorize plants and animals in the Arctic with an emphasis on which animals are endangered, threatened, or a species of special concern. Students will participate in individual species studies, presentations, and an interactive class trivia game. They will gain a deeper understanding of the biodiversity in the Arctic and their own role in helping to protect the Arctic’s unique inhabitants. Included topics of study are the indigenous peoples of the Arctic who rely heavily on various species in their ecosystem for food, clothing, and building materials.

Dr. Steven C. Amstrup explains his use of four ice eco–regions to help estimate how each of the 19 polar bear populations are faring.

Climate Myths: Dr. Michael Mann discusses climate change—is it natural?

Climate Myths: Dr. Michael Mann discusses the globe is cooling—myth or fact?

Climate Myths: Climate is always changing is discussed by Dr. Gavin Schmidt.

Dr. Gavin Schmidt discusses global warming and climate change.

Climate myths: 70's ice age theory discussed by Dr. Gavin Schmidt.

Dr. Martyn Obbard - Changes over time and polar bears n the Arctic.