We switched poles last week, and went way up north to the Arctic! We studied lots of animals, and discussed a way of life that is different from ours. This is my favorite book about the Arctic! We learned some new vocabulary, and had fun with a matching game. We learned that some Arctic animals keep warm with a fat layer called blubber. We did an experiment to test this idea in icy water, with a glove filled with a substance similar to blubber. Since we didn't have any real snow, we made some instant snow! We even had a little time to build our own igloos. This was the planning session before creating a map of our classroom. Results coming later... How cool is this??!! We made a flag, and sent it to Camp Royds (near McMurdo Station) in Antarctica. The researchers there live in a tent! They flew our flag with the Adelie penguins! Look closely in the photo to see lots and lots of penguins.
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AuthorI am a retired First Grade teacher in Texas. I have two children, two daughters-in-law, a grandson and granddaughter. Our beloved pup, Rocco, went to heaven this year. He was 15 years old. I've been married 37 years. I would love to hear from any former students! Archives
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