1. Science
Grade 3

2. LO: to explain how different adaptations help animals survive in the polar regions

3. Starter
Locate polar regions on the map. How are they called? Why are they so cold? Use your knowledge from Geography.

4. Adaptations of polar bears and penguins Look at these pictures
Adaptations of polar bears and penguins Look at these pictures. Talk about how these animals have adapted to live in the extremely cold regions.
Think about:
White fur
Strong claws
Lots of body fat
Sense of smell
Think about:
Webbed feet
Wings-flippers
Lots of body fat-blubber
Streamlined body

5. Adaptations of polar bears

7. Teacher to model writing
Write sentences about how polar bears and penguins have adapted to live in the polar regions.
The polar regions are very cold. Polar bears have fur on their body to keep them warm….

8. Independent work
HA and MA: write sentences describing how the penguin and the polar bear have adapted to the life in the desert.
LA: to write words describing the adaptations of the penguin and the polar bear

9. Plenary
Share your work