Summary
Okay, maybe Santa Claus doesn’t actually live there — the tundra is still a pretty cool biome. Literally! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby will tell you just how cold the tundra can get as they introduce you to the two types of tundra and explain why the ground there gets so wet in summer. They’ll also show you some of the plants and animals that can be found in the tundra and point out where this biome is located on a world map. You’ll learn why the tundra can be called a cold desert, and get a vivid example of how fragile this environment can be. Make sure to bundle up!
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Ages 7+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Tundra:
- What is one new thing you learned about tundra?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining tundra.
- Draw or give one example of your own.