Polar Bears Past Bedtime Chapters 3 & 4

Front

Why do people honor the polar bear?

Back

Polar bears taught his people how to live in the ice and snow, hunt seals, and build snow houses.

Front

What is the purpose of the masks in the story?

Back

A special ceremony to honor the spirit of the polar bear.

Front

Why do people use dry snow to build igloos?

Back

It keeps in the heat.

Front

What did the seal hunter give the children to keep them warm?

Back

Parkas, pants, and boots.

Front

What was making the howling sound in the story?

Back

Dogs.

Front

What do polar bears symbolize in the story?

Back

They symbolize survival and knowledge of the Arctic environment.

Front

What is an igloo?

Back

A house made of snow blocks, used by Arctic people.

Front

What do seals provide for the Arctic people?

Back

Food and materials for clothing.

Front

How do polar bears adapt to their environment?

Back

They have thick fur and a layer of fat to keep warm.

Front

What is the significance of the Arctic people in the story?

Back

They represent the culture and traditions of living in the Arctic.