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title: Teacher Resources | Protect the Arctic
description: Collection of educational resources for teachers
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[![Protect the Arctic](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/Group%20275.png?width=172&height=64&name=Group%20275.png "Protect the Arctic")](https://www.protectthearctic.org/)

# TEACHER HUB

## RESOURCES FOR THE CLASSROOM

Curriculum, videos and reading material to inspire and educate your classroom about the natural history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of the **Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.**

![Curriculum Download](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Curriculum%20Download.png)

### Free Download

## Teacher Lesson Plans

Download our two free lesson plans covering "Animal Adaptions & Biomimicry" and   
"Caribou Migration" for grades 3 - 8.

[![Click me](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7330166/4ddf0e90-957e-4ad6-9d5d-3004f6a2f8a4.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7330166/4ddf0e90-957e-4ad6-9d5d-3004f6a2f8a4)

## Interactive resources

#### [![Interactive map Caribou](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Interactive%20map%20Caribou-1.jpg?width=720&height=480&name=Interactive%20map%20Caribou-1.jpg) Interactive Caribou Migration Story Map from Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society](https://www.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=1db433027dd94a928c39b9ab0f2d1b47)

#### [![PTA0125-A211_C071_0705LI.0000045](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hs-fs/hubfs/PTA0125-A211_C071_0705LI.0000045.jpg?width=2700&height=2700&name=PTA0125-A211_C071_0705LI.0000045.jpg) Explore Audubon's Arctic Bird Festival!](https://www.arcticbirdfest.com/blank)

#### [![Arctic Fox 2](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Arctic%20Fox%202.jpg) Wildlife of the Arctic Refuge - a Storymap from Defenders of Wildlife](https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/17ff4bade6c441d5b91c31e8e9049694)

![Group 273](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Group%20273.png)

### Free download

## Coloring pack

Download our pack of 6 Arctic animals to color and share. Polar Bear, Arctic Fox, Caribou, Peregrine Falcon, Short-Eared Owl, or Sea Otter… Which is your favorite?

[![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7330166/16c72730-1f74-44b1-8cd4-0b968f2702aa.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7330166/16c72730-1f74-44b1-8cd4-0b968f2702aa)

## FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Books, articles, and fact sheets for 8-12th graders

[FACT SHEET & DOWNLOADABLES + - ](https://www.protectthearctic.org/teachers#category-two)

- Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
  
  [![download-icon](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Icon%20feather-download.svg) ](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Fact%20sheet-Arctic%20National%20wildlife%20refuge.pdf)

- Birds & oil development the Arctic Refuge
  
  [![download-icon](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Icon%20feather-download.svg) ](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Birds_and_Oil_Development.pdf)

- Animals of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
  
  [![download-icon](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Icon%20feather-download.svg) ](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Animal-of-the-Arctic-Refuge.pdf)

[ARTICLES + - ](https://www.protectthearctic.org/teachers#category-three)

- Overview article from National Geographic:​ ​This Refuge May Be the Most ContestedLand in the U.S.
  
  [![download-icon](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Icon%20feather-download.svg) ](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/06/arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-america-oil-risk/)

- Explore the Arctic with the New York Times:​ ​Exploring a Timeless Wilderness, Before the Drilling Begins
  
  [![download-icon](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Icon%20feather-download.svg) ](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/09/travel/alaska-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge.html?auth=login-email&login=email)

[BOOKS + - ](https://www.protectthearctic.org/teachers#category-four)

- We Are The Arctic​ from Braided River
  
  [![download-icon](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Icon%20feather-download.svg) ](https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Arctic-Braided-River/dp/168051038X)

- To The Arctic​ by Florian Schultz
  
  [![download-icon](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Icon%20feather-download.svg) ](https://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Florian-Schulz/dp/1594854874)

- Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Life and Land​ by Subhankar Banerjee
  
  [![download-icon](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Icon%20feather-download.svg) ](https://www.braidedriver.org/anwr-seasons)

- Arctic Wings: Birds of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge​ by Stephen Brown
  
  [![download-icon](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Icon%20feather-download.svg) ](https://www.braidedriver.org/arctic-wings)

- On Arctic Ground: Tracking Time Through Alaska’s Petroleum Reserve​ by Debbie Miller
  
  [![download-icon](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Icon%20feather-download.svg) ](https://www.braidedriver.org/on-arctic-ground)

## Podcasts

### [![Think Arctic](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hs-fs/hubfs/avatars-000322457304-2wqznj-t500x500.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=avatars-000322457304-2wqznj-t500x500.jpg) ![play-icon](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Group%20281.svg) #ThinkArctic](https://www.arctic.gci.com/thinkarctic-podcast)

The #ThinkArctic Podcast is about exploring the challenges and opportunities in the Arctic by shining a light on innovation. 

#### All episodes

### [![Threshold](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hs-fs/hubfs/threshold_square.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=threshold_square.jpg) ![play-icon](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Group%20281.svg) THRESHOLD CONVERSATIONS](https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/the-refuge)

Threshold Conversations features interviews with environmental thought leaders on important issues impacting cultures, communities, and ecosystems in the United States and beyond.

#### All episodes

## Animal fact files

![Musk Ox](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Videos/Ellipse-10.jpg)

### [Musk Ox+](https://www.protectthearctic.org/musk-ox-wildlife)

![Polar bears](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Videos/Ellipse-13.jpg)

### [Polar bears+](https://www.protectthearctic.org/polar-bears-wildlife)

![Arctic Fox](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Videos/Ellipse-11.jpg)

### [Arctic Fox+](https://www.protectthearctic.org/arctic-fox-wildlife)

![Birds](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Videos/Ellipse-12.jpg)

### [Birds+](https://www.protectthearctic.org/birds-wildlife)

![Caribou](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Caribou%20Wildlife%20page%20images/shutterstock_744154609.jpg)

### [Caribou+](https://www.protectthearctic.org/caribou-wildlife)

![A402_C057_062516.0000388-2](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/A402_C057_062516.0000388-2.jpg)

### Free Download

## CARIBOU BOARD GAME

The caribou of the Porcupine herd migrate long distances every year. Print this interactive board game and pieces and have your students experience the migration for themselves.

 

 

[![Download now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7330166/4fb131cf-56a5-4cc0-94bd-a4abd213bd65.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/7330166/4fb131cf-56a5-4cc0-94bd-a4abd213bd65)

## For Elementary School Students

![Molly-of-Denali-Show-Still](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Molly-of-Denali-Show-Still.jpg?width=908&name=Molly-of-Denali-Show-Still.jpg)

Meet Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl growing up with her parents, family and friends.

 

#### Molly of Denali FULL EPISODE! | New Nivagi/Crane Song | PBS KIDS (Peabody Award Winner) ![arrow](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Polygon%204.svg)

#### Learn about the making of Molly of Denali in ​Princess’s interview in Outside Magazine​ ![arrow](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Polygon%204.svg)

#### Activities: ​Molly of Denali ![arrow](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Polygon%204.svg)

#### Games:​ ​Molly of Denali Games ![arrow](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Polygon%204.svg)

#### Get Involved for the Polar Bears​ by Polar Bear International ![arrow](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Polygon%204.svg)

#### School Report Materials​ by Polar Bears International ![arrow](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Polygon%204.svg)

#### Coloring Pages​ by Polar Bears International ![arrow](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Polygon%204.svg)

#### Art pieces for posters/graphics from Defend the Sacred Alaska:​ ​Refuge Artwork ![arrow](https://www.protectthearctic.org/hubfs/Icons/Polygon%204.svg)

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America's Arctic faces being sold off in pieces to energy development as soon as this year, if we do not stand together to #ProtectTheArctic. 

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