Inspired by Inuit sculpture we made models of polar animals out of clay. To make them strong, we needed to form them out of one piece not stick bits together. We also painted a background showing the environment they live in. We used our models and backgrounds to consider how animals are adapted to survive in their habitat. For example, the seal has a thick layer of fat called blubber to protect it from the cold ocean temperatures. The thick layer of fat provides insulation from cold ocean temperatures. Have a look at the range of polar animal we created…
