An Emperor Penguin dives into the ocean through a hole in the ice.
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Polar Games and Activities

Dive into one of our new polar activities or games!

Animation showing Yearly Changes of Sea Ice in the Arctic

Animation showing Yearly Changes of Sea Ice in the Antarctic

Compare Pictures of Arctic Sea Ice Side-by-side

Compare Pictures of Antarctic Sea Ice Side-by-side

Earth's North Magnetic Pole interactive

Glaciers: Then and Now - Compare photographs of glaciers to observe how Alaskan glaciers have changed over the last century.

Polar Jigsaw Puzzles - Want a challenge? Try 6x6 piece puzzles!

Polar Wordsearch Puzzle Try all three levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced!

Postcards from the Field - Antartica - Send a postcard yourself!

Make an Arctic Creature Mobile! - A craft activity to print and color

 

Last modified May 2, 2011 by Jennifer Bergman.

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