Arctic and Antarctic animals unit for Grades 1-3 (Year 2-4): 35 pages on the polar regions, animal fact files, adaptations, a blubber investigation and levelled reading.

Pupils locate the poles, meet 10 polar animals and learn how fur, blubber, feathers and camouflage help them survive. Clear illustrations and short texts suit mixed-ability classes.

What is included (35 pages, 2 versions)

• Teacher guide and Two Polar Regions map pages (Find the Poles)
• 10 animal fact files: polar bear, Arctic fox, Arctic hare, walrus, narwhal, emperor penguin, Adelie penguin, Weddell seal, leopard seal, Antarctic krill
• Arctic or Antarctic? sort with 12 animal cards
• Built for Polar Life adaptations chart
• The Blubber Glove investigation and science record sheet
• Venn diagram: Compare the Polar Regions
• Reading passages at 2 levels with Read and Respond questions
• Vocabulary picture words, animal report and a 3-sheet mini-book
• 4 answer key pages with teacher science references
• Full-colour and ink-friendly versions

Ways to use

• Winter science topic on animals, habitats and adaptations
• Geography lessons on the poles and continents
• Guided reading and non-fiction writing
• Science investigation or STEM afternoon

PDF, US Letter (choose “Fit to page” to print on A4). English.