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Division 8 learned that polar bears have unique structural features that enable it to live in its frigid environment.  Polar bears have:

• an outer layer of fur called “guard hair” which are thin clear tubes filled with air.  Guard hair is waterproof.
• a layer of dense fur called “under fur”
• black skin that absorbs heat from the sun
• a 4-6 inch layer of blubber under the skin

We did some experiments to see how these features work.  Ask me what we did.

Mother Polar Bear has a problem.  She lives in the Arctic with her two cubs.  Usually the Arctic is covered in snow and ice  . . . but now the world is changing.  Mother Polar Bear is finding it harder and harder to find food.  She asked Division 8 for its help!

First, the children asked a lot of questions about polar bears.  Then, they answered their questions. Finally, they organized the information into categories (appearance, habitat, food and habits).

Finally, the children wrote about what they had learned.  Please visit your child’s Blogfolio to view her/his work.  This piece of writing was done independently and is a reflection of what they can do on their own. 

The Applied Design, Skills and Technologies (ADST) curriculum encourages children to think, design and re-design.

Children are expected to evaluate their ability to successfully problem solve, as well as work effectively in a group.  This includes:

• Persevering when something doesn’t work and being flexible enough to try different ways of doing things  
• Working respectfully and constructively with others

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Much thanks to our librarian, Ms. Field, for facilitating our learning.