Solar radiation, albedo, and the natural resources of the polar regions are all part of the newest issue of Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: Energy and the Polar Environment. In this issue, you can:

Learn about the albedo (reflectivity) of Earth’s various surfaces and how increased melting of polar ice caps will affect Earth’s energy balance

Find lessons, stories, and books to teach your students about solar radiation, reflection, and absorption

Assess student misconceptions about solar radiation

Learn about the natural resources found in the polar regions

Find activities to teach natural resources and energy efficiency

Read about a researcher’s study of Arctic and Antarctic sea ice

Of course, there’s much more to be discovered. Check out Issue 7: Energy and the Polar Environment today!