The Polar Bear Playlist: 10 Amazing Video Clips
10 videosStep into the frozen world of the Arctic and meet one of the planet’s most powerful, and vulnerable, predators: the polar bear. This BBC video playlist dives into the daily life of these majestic animals, from caring for playful cubs to navigating treacherous ice in search of food.
Through stunning footage and expert narration, learners will explore how polar bears adapt to extreme cold, hunt for seals, and survive in one of Earth’s harshest environments. Along the way, they’ll also discover how climate change is threatening the polar bear’s icy home, and why protecting it matters.
Lesson Express
Q: What are the challenges for polar bears during summer?
A: The ice turns to water so they have less ice to walk on.
Q: How do the polar bear cubs adapt to their summer home?
A: They learn to swim.
Q: In the polar region, the Sun never sets in summer. Do you think you would like to live in a place where the Sun did not set for months? Why or why not?
A: Student responses will vary.
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