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Reindeer

Price: $2.99, format: 7 page PDF, grades: 2,3,4,5

Very visible during the holiday season is the reindeer. This issue looks more deeply into the unique features and structures of reindeer that enable them to survive in the coldest climates. Fascinating reindeer facts include learning about hair follicles that are hollow and hoof adaptations that change with the seasons. Students will learn about the differences and similarities of reindeer and caribou, and why the reindeer is important to the survival of nomadic tribes in the arctic region.

In this issue students will:
• discover features in the reindeer that help in survival
• learn about adaptation of animals to environmental conditions
• calculate percentage discounts using fractions
• create holiday cards using newpaper's print or electronic editions
• conduct a poll and summarize result
• use the internet to learn more about holiday service projects