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Linking with our ECO topic this month around \u2757\ufe0fclimate action\u2757\ufe0ftoday we learned about polar bears, where they live and what they need to survive. This was also relevant as it is \u2018International Polar Bear Day\u2019.<\/p>\n
We explored how climate change is affecting polar bears and their icy homes. We talked about how polar bears live in very cold places and rely on sea ice to hunt, rest and travel. When the ice melts, it makes it harder for them to survive.<\/p>\n
In our water tray, we used ice and small polar bear figures to investigate what happens when ice melts. The children observed closely as the ice slowly disappeared and noticed how the polar bears had less space to stand on. This helped us begin to understand how rising temperatures can impact animals in the Arctic.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcac We had some fantastic discussions about:<\/p>\n
\ud83e\uddcaWhat we already know about polar bears
\n\ud83e\uddca Why the ice melts
\n\ud83e\uddcaWhat we can do to help, e.g recycling, walking instead of driving and looking after our world.<\/p>\n
Links to the curriculum:<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf0fSciences 0-01a \u2013 Exploring the world around us and discussing how we can care for our environment.
\n\ud83c\udf0eSciences 0-08a \u2013 Understanding how weather and climate affects living things.
\n\ud83d\udd34Literacy & English 0-02a \u2013 Sharing thoughts, ideas and observations through talking and listening.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf1fUNCRC Article 17 & 29 – Empathy Month \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udc3b\u200d\u2744\ufe0fInternational Polar Bear Day\ud83d\udc3b\u200d\u2744\ufe0f Linking with our ECO topic this month around \u2757\ufe0fclimate action\u2757\ufe0ftoday we learned about polar bears, where they live and what they need to survive. This was also relevant as it is \u2018International Polar Bear Day\u2019. We explored how climate change is affecting polar bears and their icy homes. We talked about … Continue reading International Polar Bear Day<\/span>