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Welcome to Golita’s Nature! Today, we’re going to explore the amazing world of the North Pole’s ecosystem.
The North Pole is located in the Arctic Ocean. It’s a special place where the Earth’s axis meets the surface. Did you know that the North Pole is warmer than the South Pole? In winter, temperatures can be as cold as 15 to 45 degrees below zero, but in summer, it warms up to around 32 degrees!
Let’s meet some incredible animals that live in the North Pole! There’s the seal, the walrus, the polar bear, the narwhal, and the whale. Whales are one of the biggest animals in the world! They belong to a group called cetaceans. In winter, they feed in Antarctica, and in summer, they travel long distances to warmer seas to have babies. Whales can grow up to 50 to 55 feet long and weigh 50 to 80 tons!
Have you ever heard of the aurora borealis? It’s a beautiful light show in the sky that happens at the North Pole. This amazing sight is created when cosmic rays interact with the polar atmosphere. It’s like nature’s own fireworks!
At the North Pole, some animals are carnivorous mammals, which means they eat meat. They can live up to 30 years! To stay warm, they have thick layers of fat under their skin. Seals, for example, are smart hunters and can dive up to 2,000 feet underwater to find food.
Igloos are houses made from blocks of snow and are usually dome-shaped. They are often used by the Inuit people as temporary shelters during the winter. They might look cold, but they can be quite cozy inside!
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Animal Observation Journal: Start your own animal observation journal! Choose one animal from the North Pole, like the polar bear or the narwhal, and draw a picture of it. Write down some interesting facts about your chosen animal, such as what it eats, how it stays warm, and any special skills it has. Share your journal with your family or friends and see if they can guess which animal you picked based on your drawing and facts!
Build Your Own Igloo: Use sugar cubes or small marshmallows to build a model igloo. Try to make it dome-shaped, just like the real ones! As you build, think about why igloos are shaped this way and how they help keep people warm in the cold. Once your igloo is complete, imagine what it would be like to live in one and share your thoughts with your classmates or family.
Aurora Borealis Art: Create your own aurora borealis art using colored pencils, crayons, or paints. Use bright colors like green, pink, and purple to show the beautiful lights in the sky. While you create your artwork, think about how the aurora borealis happens and why it is such a special sight at the North Pole. Display your art at home or in your classroom to share the magic of the aurora with others!
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[Music] Welcome to Golita’s Nature! Today, we’re going to learn about the North Pole’s ecosystem. [Music]
The North Pole is located in the Arctic Ocean, where the axis of rotation meets the surface. Did you know that the North Pole is much warmer than the South Pole? Winter temperatures at the North Pole range from 15 to 45 degrees below zero, while summer temperatures are around 32 degrees. [Music]
Hi, Rabbit! You were right—the North Pole is a unique and beautiful place. Look up at the sky; it’s the aurora borealis! Oh, it’s cold! Want to go in an igloo and warm up?
Yes, but first, I want you to meet my friends from the North Pole: the seal, the walrus, the polar bear, the narwhal, and the whale. Did you know that the whale is one of the biggest animals in the world? Come to meet her! [Music]
Whales are marine mammals from the cetacean family. In winter, we feed in Antarctica. [Music] In summer, we migrate over long distances to warmer seas where we reproduce. Did you know we can be 50 to 55 feet long and weigh 50 to 80 tons? [Music]
In the night sky of the two poles, there are some amazing light shows. This natural phenomenon is called the aurora borealis. The borealis is formed when cosmic rays interact with the polar atmosphere.
We are carnivorous mammals living in the northern hemisphere in the polar regions, and we can live up to 30 years. Did you know we’re one of the biggest animals in the world?
Igloos are houses made from blocks of snow that are typically dome-shaped. They’re usually associated with the Inuit, who use them as temporary shelters in the winter. [Music]
The seals of the North Pole are marine mammals adapted to living underwater. We are very smart predators and can dive up to 2,000 feet underwater to look for food. We have a thick layer of fat under our skin to protect us from the freezing cold. [Music]
Did you have fun? Keep traveling through the rest of the ecosystems by clicking on the next video or discover other Smile and Learn adventures! [Music]
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