Alaska

We started learning about Alaska a few weeks ago when the Iditarod dog sled race started.  We are now delving deeper into Alaska and how animals and people survive there.  Miss Yates came to school today and read a book entitled Animals In The Arctic.  After they read a portion of the book, they held a "scientists meeting" where they talked about various animals that live in Alaska as well as the adaptations that they have to survive.  Here are some photos from our discussion.

Here is the beginning of our scientists meeting! 

 

 

Miss Yates brought in a piece of fake fur to show the kids how thick fur can keep an animal warm during harsh winters.

 

 

 

We are attentively listening to the book Animals In The Arctic.