北極苔原生態系統

This 3 day class explores the arctic tundra. Each day, we will learn about the landscape of the tundra and the different animals that call it home. Class will contain discussions, videos and art projects everyday. By the end of camp, we will have completed a drawing of an arctic tundra. The first day, we will discuss what the arctic tundra is and what makes it so unique! We will discuss the characteristics of the ecosystem and what plant life looks like. We will learn about the arctic hare and the caribou. We will end class by beginning our drawing of the arctic tundra and the hare and caribou. The second day will consist of learning about snowy owls, musk ox, arctic fox and the arctic wolf. We will learn about the adaptations of each of these animals and what makes them so important in the ecosystem. We will finish class by adding these animals in the arctic tundra drawing. Finally, on the last day, we will learn all about polar bears, narwhals, the walrus and beluga whale. We will explore the food chains that these animals are apart of and their adaptations. Finally, we will add these animals to our arctic drawing and complete our version of the ecosystem!