Good Morning,

I hope you are all staying safe and enjoying this bumper load of snow! Here are some learning activities for today. If you have any questions or would just like to say hi, feel free to email me on Glow. 👋🏻

Maths – 

• Sumdog: Money Snow Day!
• Magimix – 1,3,2,6,6,6 Total = 50
• Measure snow depth with a ruler or measuring tape – add to your chart for this week.

Literacy – Take a look at this article about Polar Bears: http://Polar Bear Facts Nat Geo Kids

Answer the following Taskmap questions, write down or type your answers. Share with me on Glow if you can.

Read and Understand 

1. Where are polar bears commonly found?
2.  How big can an adult polar bear grow in length and weight? 
3.  What physical features help polar bears survive the cold Arctic climate?
4. How long do polar bear cubs stay with their mother? 

Infer What’s Not There 

Why is blending in with their surroundings important for polar bears when hunting? 

Explore Some More 

1. How does melting sea ice affect the hunting ability of polar bears?
2. What might happen to polar bear populations if climate change continues at the current rate?
3. Why do you think polar bears are classified as “vulnerable” and not yet “endangered”? 

Reflect and Respond 

1. Which fact about polar bears surprised you the most, and why? 
2. How did learning about polar bears change the way you think about climate change? 
3. Do you think humans have a responsibility to protect polar bears? Explain your answer. 

Create Something Great 

Draw a Polar Bear and her cub. Label the drawing with interesting facts about Polar Bears.  

See if you can spot some Polar Bears LIVE on camera from Wapusk National Park in Canada.

http://Polar Bear Live Webcam

Happy Learning,

Miss Florence