After learning about about Tacky and his companions in their nice icy land, we read Life in the Polar Regions to learn a little bit more about polar animals, their food, and their habitat.
After looking at Pebble-Go, we decided to learn more about walruses, beluga whales, puffins, arctic foxes, penguins, and polar bears.
We used iPads to research our animals, and then we recorded our information in our Polar Research Journals.
We worked hard all week and completed our research journals on Friday--then it was time for the fun part!
We worked together in small groups to create art work that would show others how our animals look, where they live, and what they need to survive. They were AMAZING!
When researching our polar animals, we found that most of them have blubber to help keep them warm in their cold polar habitats. So, we decided to investigate blubber a little further. We created some "polar water" by filling a container with water and ice. We tried putting our hands in the polar water and found it was COLD!! Then we used the thermometer to check the temperature of our "polar water."
Next, we used Crisco to make a "blubber glove." That polar water felt much better with our hands in the "blubber glove!" After using our thermometer, we found out that it was almost 30 degrees warmer inside the blubber glove than in the "polar water!" Pretty amazing-huh?
If you and your kiddo would like to learn more about polar animals, you can always check out pebblego.com (user name: colham password: ferry) or any of the links below!
Or check out the webcams at the Georgia Aquarium!
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