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In this quick activity, learners explore how blubber protects animals from the cold by making a "blubber mitt." Using cooking shortening, two zip-top sandwich bags, and duct tape, learners simulate blubber found on animals like whales and seals and then test it by sticking their "blubber mitt" in snow or ice water.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 4 - 11
- Activity, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- One cup solid shortening
- Two zip-top sandwich bags
- Duct tape
- Bucket of snow or ice water
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Processes
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Evolution
- Mechanisms of Evolution
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Diversity of Life
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection
- Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Rights:
- All rights reserved, New England Aquarium, 2011