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What Should You Wear in Antarctica?

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Third graders experiment to see what would make a good coat for being in a climate that is freezing. They test to see what material makes the best insulation for coats.

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climates, insulation

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Grade
3rd
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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2004
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