Vocabulary
What does 'climate' mean?
The kind of weather a place has most of the time
Why do polar bears have thick white fur? (2 reasons)
1. The thick white fur helps them stay warm in freezing temperatures.
2. Their white fur helps them to blend in with the snow and ice.
What kind of food do Penguins eat?
Penguins eat fish, squid, and small sea animals called krill.
Arctic foxes hunt for food on what kind of land?
- sea
- wet lands
- tundra
Tundra
What kind of animal does Ms. P have?
What kind of animal does Ms. C have?
Ms. P - dog
Ms. C - cat
What does 'habitat' mean?
The place where a plant or animal lives
What do polar bears use sea ice for?
Polar bears use sea ice to travel, hunt for food, and rest.
Where do most penguins live?
Penguins mostly live in the Southern Hemisphere, in Antarctica.
What colors do the fur of arctic foxes change to, and during what seasons?
1. Winter - white fur
2. Summer - brown fur
When is the last day of Saturday school?
May 16th
What does 'environment' mean?
Everything around a living thing, like plants, animals, land, and weather
What do polar bears do when the ice melts in the warmer months?
Polar bears must swim long distances or stay on land until the ice forms again.
What are the wings of a penguin called? How does it help them?
The wings are called Flippers. These help them to move quickly through the water.
What parts of the body help keep arctic foxes warm? (2 answers)
1. The fur that grows on the bottom of their feet helps protect them from the cold ground.
2. Their small ears and short noses help keep heat inside their bodies.
What grade does Ms. P teach?
3rd grade
What does 'adaptation' mean?
A body part or behavior that helps a plant or animal live and stay safe
What kind of food do polar bears eat? How do they hunt for their food?
Polar bears wait near holes in the ice where there are seals, and quickly catch them.
How do penguins stay warm in the cold weather?
Penguins huddle together in large groups to stay warm during strong winds and freezing temperatures.
How does the changing of different fur colors help arctic foxes to survive?
This change of fur color helps them to hide from predators and sneak up on animals they hunt.
What grade does Ms. C teach?
5th grade
What does 'interdependent' mean?
Needing each other to live. (Being depended on each other.)
What are polar bear babies called? How long do these babies usually stay with their mother?
Baby polar bears are called cubs.
Cubs stay with their mother for about 2 years until they learn how to hunt and survive in the Arctic.
How do penguins take care of their eggs and chicks?
The father keeps the egg warm in his feet while the mother goes to find food.
What kind of foods do Arctic foxes eat?
Arctic foxes eat small animals such as lemmings, birds, fish, and insects.
They also eat berries and leftover food from polar bears.
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