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Explore Polar Habitats: Elementary Unit Study

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This hands-on homeschool unit study explores the wonders of polar habitats, from the icy tundras of the Arctic to the frozen deserts of Antarctica. Designed for curious kids in grades 2–5, this crate brings science, geography, art, and literature together through open-ended projects that are as educational as they are fun. Your child will meet polar animals like penguins, polar bears, snowy owls, arctic foxes, and more—all while learning about their adaptations, food chains, and how they survive in some of the harshest conditions on the planet.

Along the way, they’ll dive into a guided novel study of The Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-el—a heartwarming, humorous chapter book about an arctic adventurer named Duane the polar bear and his charming group of animal friends. With discussion questions, creative activities, and even hot cocoa to sip while you read together, it’s a cozy book club built right into your unit.

Whether you're diving into an arctic unit, exploring Antarctica for the first time, or building out your yearly science curriculum, this kit gives you everything you need to make it meaningful. It’s open-and-go, fully prepped, and packed with all the supplies—including full-sized books, real art materials, and no worksheets in sight. Just rich, standards-aligned learning that feels more like discovery than schoolwork.

Additional Information: Items may vary based on availability. This ocean unit study crate contains products not manufactured by the seller. Some items may not be suitable for children under 3 years. Crate contents are not for consumption.

What's Included in your Crate:

  • 16 Colorations Acrylic Paints
  • 10-Piece Paintbrush Set
  • Watercolor Pencils
  • Safari Ltd. Arctic & Antarctic TOOB Animal Sets
  • All materials (down to the scissors, glue, and even the ice cube molds!) to complete the 25+ activities below

 Hands-On Activities

  • Polar Journal (used throughout the unit)
  • Polar Regions Venn Diagram
  • Northern Lights Scrape Painting
  • Northern Lights Diamante Poem
  • Blubber Experiment
  • Polar I-Spy
  • Dancing Penguin Painting
  • Penguin Egg Challenge
  • Book Index Scavenger Hunt
  • Polar Animals Venn Diagram
  • Polar Sensory Play
  • Very, Very Far North Book Club
  • Favorite Quotes Bookmark
  • Polar Bear Silhouette
  • Cursive Alphabet Practice
  • Glowing Clay Igloo
  • Under the Auroras Mixed Media Art
  • Arctic Hare Painting
  • Reindeer 3D Wooden Puzzle
  • Iceberg Experiment
  • Story Mapping
  • Snowy Owl Book Review
  • Weddell Seal Mixed Media Art
  • Melting Polar Ice Sheets Experiment
  • Polar Habitats Diorama

Books Included with Your Crate:

  • Eyewitness Arctic & Antarctic by DK
  • The Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-el
  • Northern Lights by Ben McClanahan
  • DK Super Readers Level 3: Emperor Penguins

Who Is This Polar Habitats Unit Study Perfect For? Grades 2-5

This unit is perfect for:

  • Homeschool families looking for a complete polar-themed science and literature unit
  • Parents who want to combine reading, experiments, and creative projects
  • Kids who love arctic animals, penguins, geography, and hands-on learning
  • Learners who thrive with open-ended exploration over worksheets

No teaching experience needed—this polar biomes kit is fully guided and ready to use.

This Unit Ships 12.1.25

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🎯 What Will Your Child Learn?

  • Science & STEM: Investigate animal adaptations, arctic ecosystems, food chains, weather patterns, and environmental change through NGSS-aligned science labs and discussions.
  • Geography: Compare the Arctic and Antarctic regions, map polar locations, and study the characteristics of polar environments.
  • Literature & Writing: Deepen comprehension through chapter book discussions, creative journaling, and story sequencing with The Very, Very Far North.
  • Art & Visual Literacy: Use real materials to create landscape paintings, animal portraits, and mixed media projects that reinforce learning through creativity.
  • Critical Thinking & Observation: Engage in hands-on exploration, journaling, and comparative analysis across multiple domains.
  • Social-Emotional Growth: Connect to themes of friendship, survival, and perseverance in harsh climates while building confidence in independent learning.

🎯 Standards Alignment

Aligned with national learning goals and frameworks for grades 2–5:

  • Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):3-LS4-3: Animal adaptations4-ESS2-2: Weathering and natural Earth processes5-PS1-4: Physical changes in matter (melting ice sheets)
  • Common Core ELA Standards:RL.4.2, RL.5.3: Literature comprehension and character analysisW.3.2, W.4.1: Informative and opinion writing through journaling
  • National Core Arts Standards (Visual Arts):VA:Cr1.2.3a: Use observation and investigation in art-makingVA:Re7.2.4a: Interpret art in relation to geography and climate

Explore Polar Habitats: Elementary Unit...

Regular Price
$124.99
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