Become a Polar Bear! Experience Blubber
Students will get to experience the cold icy waters through a handmade blubber glove made from household ingredients. The memorable experience of becoming polar bear blubber will help them learn the science behind blubber and warmth.
Jess
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(478)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Polar bears have blubber to keep them warm in the cold climate they live in. We will literally have a “hands on” experiment where the student makes a blubber glove and put their hand in ice water! Having an interactive experience will help them grasp concepts easier and it will be a lot of fun! As they imagine they are a polar bear while they dip their hand in the icy water. Questions will be asked, predictions will be made, and students will interact with each other as they learn about polar bears. Needed: Crisco shortening (or generic) 2 gallon sized ziploc baggies Bowl Ice water We will have an interactive discussion about polar bears and blubber. Students will make predictions and observations of what will happen when they wear their blubber glove. This memorable experiment will help them grasp the concepts behind blubber and warmth.
Learning Goals
All about blubber!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The younger child may need assistance putting their blubber glove on.
Supply List
Supplies are needed*** Crisco shortening (or generic) 2 x gallon ziploc baggies Bowl of ice water
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
My favorite subject has always been science (from sports science to classroom science), I love it all! I love teaching and helping kids understand these concepts. As a physician, I have taken many science classes and I love that I can take these concepts and make out fun for kids. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 44 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
1-7 learners per class
