All About the Polar Lands
The idea for this lens came about after finding this wonderful Interfact Book and Disk from our local library. My kids love learning about animals and nature and this computer program made learning that much more fun for them.
As a home schooling mom, I love to do unit studies and share information and resources that I come across at my personal home school curriculum blog with others as well as inspirational words and resources at my website Christian Women's Resources to help strengthen the home and family.
Below I share with you some interesting facts I have learned through the World Book Encyclopedia on the Polar Lands as well as links to other websites and resources of interest.
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Polar Lands Interesting Facts
Do you know the difference between a glacier and an iceberg? Glaciers are blankets of ice spread across the continent and icebergs are huge blocks of ice that have broken off the glaciers to form icebergs.
The famous ship known as the Titanic collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean in the year 1912.
Did you know the sun doesn't go down in the Summer time and the sun doesn't come up during the winter months?
Summer months in the Arctic are May, June and July and Summer months in the Antarctic are November, December and January.
The famous ship known as the Titanic collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean in the year 1912.
Did you know the sun doesn't go down in the Summer time and the sun doesn't come up during the winter months?
Summer months in the Arctic are May, June and July and Summer months in the Antarctic are November, December and January.
Interesting Animal Facts and Links
There are many other animals besides Polar Bears and Penguins who can survive the cold temperatures of the Polar Lands.
Penguins and Seals are the only permanent residents of the Antarctic.
A bird called the Arctic Tern travels from one pole to the other each year traveling 18,600 miles.
There are many other animals that make the Arctic their home such as:
Arctic Fox
Arctic Hare
Caribou
Muskox
Snowy Owl
Walrus
Wolverine
Narwhal
Dall Sheep
Collard Lemming
Check out some of the links below to learn more about the Arctic animals.
Arctic Animal Home: http://library.thinkquest.org/3500/
Giants of the Arctic: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/toothwalkers/index.html
Penguins and Seals are the only permanent residents of the Antarctic.
A bird called the Arctic Tern travels from one pole to the other each year traveling 18,600 miles.
There are many other animals that make the Arctic their home such as:
Arctic Fox
Arctic Hare
Caribou
Muskox
Snowy Owl
Walrus
Wolverine
Narwhal
Dall Sheep
Collard Lemming
Check out some of the links below to learn more about the Arctic animals.
Arctic Animal Home: http://library.thinkquest.org/3500/
Giants of the Arctic: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/toothwalkers/index.html
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Interesting Facts on Penguins
Penguins survive the Antarctic weather because of their waterproof feathers and thick layer of blubber.
The Emperor Penguin is the largest penguin getting as big as 4 feet tall and weighing around 100 pounds.
Some penguins can dive up to 850 feet to search for fish.
The Emperor Penguin is the largest penguin getting as big as 4 feet tall and weighing around 100 pounds.
Some penguins can dive up to 850 feet to search for fish.
Arctic Life
Considering I don't like the winters much here in Minnesota where I live, I wonder how people live in the Arctic where it is cold all year round and wonder what life really is like there. View the videos below to find out.
Arctic Links and Videos
Arctic Circle Link: http://arcticcircle.uconn.edu/
Arctic Studies Center: http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/index.html
Arctic Data and Info for Scientists, Teachers, Students etc: http://www.arctic.noaa.gov/
Arctic Studies Center: http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/index.html
Arctic Data and Info for Scientists, Teachers, Students etc: http://www.arctic.noaa.gov/
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DogWhisperWoman
Oct 6, 2007 @ 3:52 pm | delete
- 5* for you! This lens is awesome! I will be back! Dog Whisper Woman
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Frankster Sep 29, 2007 @ 1:14 pm | delete
- Great 5* lens. BTW, you forgot polar bears in arctic animals list(LOL). Please check out Are You Polar Bear Aware? and How To Save feral Cats.... Both are great resources for school.
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gods_grace_notes Sep 27, 2007 @ 1:35 pm | delete
- Hi Lori,
What a fun lens! A while back, I had an idea for a really cute penguin craft; I started on it, but never finished it. I've been wondering what to do with that penguin; so now I know! I'll finish it up and share it with you. Thanks for the inspiration,
Connie ...aka Squid Angel
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morra
Sep 16, 2007 @ 2:41 pm | delete
- Hi,
Its very interesting
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- Hi Lori! You have created another great lens! I'm sure that home schooling moms everywhere are going to appreciate all of your effort. I applaud your commitment and follow through on all of your projects. Keep up the great work, we appreciate you! Connie...aka Squid Angel
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DogWhisperWoman
Aug 29, 2007 @ 4:36 pm | delete
- ***** Beautiful work on this!
DogWhisperWoman
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Gatsby
Aug 29, 2007 @ 10:14 am | delete
- Absolutely beautiful! But too cold to visit in person! I am from the Sunshine State.
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