Module 5 - Arctic Habitat and Environment (Grade 6 - Diversity of Life and Exploration of Extreme Environments)
Goals -
Grade 6 students will
a. analyze how different organisms adapt to their environments
Grade 6 students will
a. analyze how different organisms adapt to their environments
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The Inspiration of Insulation
Students will learn how people and animals have adapted to live in extreme environments. The Magic School Bus Goes to the Arctic The Inspiration of Insulation worksheet At Home In the Cold - did you know that many living things in the polar oceans actually depend on the cold water all around? Why not try the Reader's Theatre . |
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Arctic Adaptations
How have animals adapted to the harsh environment of the Arctic? Join with National Geographic to learn how specific animals have adapted through video and research. 1. Watch the video. Think about these questions - a. What makes this an extreme environment? b. What animals can live in this environment? c. How do they survive? d. What is threatening all Arctic life? 2. Print out the Arctic Animals Adaptations worksheet. Choose an Arctic animal and research it at the National Geographic website. Complete the chart. |
b. explain obstacles unique to exploration of a specific extreme environment
Explore the Arctic with NorthWinds Polar Expeditions
1. Choose an expedition. 2. Go to the Arctic Jotform. 3. Fill in the expedition information and send it to Ms. Palmer. 4. Draw a picture of yourself in your Arctic gear. 5. Put it in your Arctic journal. |
c. assess technologies used for extreme environments
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Exploring Under the Arctic Ice - International Submarine Engineering
An AUV is an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle. It was designed to go under thick ice layers where remote controls do not work to map the ocean floor. 1. Watch the video. 2. Read about the AUV's at the Natural Resources Canada website. 3. Explain how the AUV finds its way home on the contact form. |