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A Franklin and Friends Adventure: Polar Explorer

From Franklin and Friends · 2014

A Franklin and Friends Adventure: Polar Explorer
45 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional LearningScience
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Summary

In this 45-minute adventure special, Franklin and his friends set off to explore the frozen polar regions, discovering the animals and plants that live in a cold, icy habitat -- and relying on teamwork the whole way.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

This adventure special is about exploring a cold polar habitat together.

  1. What animals and plants did the friends find in the polar region?
  2. How is a polar habitat different from where you live?
  3. How did teamwork help the explorers on their journey?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: polar, habitat, explore.

Try it: Name two animals that live where it's icy and cold, and one way they stay warm.