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Frozen Oceans PrimaryFrozen Oceans Primary

Blubber or bubble wrap?

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Which animal is best adapted to

live in the Arctic?

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How many items of clothing do I need to wear to keep warm when it’s -50°C?

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1 balaclava1 hat1 scarf1 pair of goggles1 face mask1 thermal top1 thin fleece1 fleece jacket1 outer jacket1 down jacket1 pair inner gloves1 pair medium gloves1 pair mittens1 pair thermal leggings1 pair outer trousers1 pair inner socks1 pair thick socks1 pair boots

… that’s all!

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Can you help Tyler choose the best material for this polar expedition?

Investigation:

1. Choose 3 different materials

2. See which one is the best insulator to keep Tyler warm

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How have these animals adapted to

keep warm?

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How good is blubber as an insulator in icy water?

Investigation:

1. Cover one hand with ‘blubber’ and leave the other bare

2. See which one stays warmest in icy water

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Which fabric was the best insulator? Were you surprised by the insulating

properties of any of the materials you used?

What clothes should polar explorers use to stay warm?

How has science helped you learn how to stay warm in the Arctic?

Discussion

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Photo creditsWalrus NOAARinged seal NOAAArctic fox AlgkalvPolar bear Ansgar Walt

All clothing images © Rab LimitedAll expedition photographs © Catlin Arctic Survey