Table of Contents
Polar Festivals, Issue 8 (November 2008) Planning a Polar Festival
Planning a Polar Festival
By Jessica Fries-Gaither
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Literacy Content Knowledge
Writing Science-Themed Poetry in the Elementary Grades
By Jessica Fries-Gaither
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Science & Literacy: Lessons and Activities
Hands-on Science Activities for Your Polar Festivals
By Jessica Fries-Gaither
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Across the Curriculum: Lessons and Activities
Polar Arts and Crafts
By Jessica Fries-Gaither
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Informal Learning
Local Partnerships: Getting the Community Involved in Your Festival
By Jessica Fries-Gaither
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In the Field: Scientists at Work
Resources from Polar Research Projects
By Jessica Fries-Gaither
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Off the Bookshelf
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Polar Festivals: Virtual Bookshelf
By Kate Hastings and Jessica Fries-Gaither
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