In the lab the oldest students conducted an experiment to learn about seal diving, specifically that seals exhale before diving. We then discussed that seals are able to do this because they can store more oxygen in their bodies compared to humans.
With the Grade 3-5 group we discussed what adaptations seals have to live in the ocean. As you can see from the picture before we would need lots of equipment to let us live in the ocean like a seal! We also looked at the differences and similarities between True Seals (ie. harbour seals) and Eared Seals (ie. sea lions).
The youngest students learned about seal senses today, specifically seal whiskers. Seal whiskers are used to detect fish movements in the water and are so sensitive they can even pick out which fish is the biggest! The students made a seal mask with beautiful whiskers and patterns.
We were also able to watch Snorkel and Loki eating their herring for lunch. Seals are conscious breathers which means they must think about every breath the take. Note Snorkel's nostrils opened in the top picture and closed in the bottom picture.
Thanks Laura, our kids had so much fun!
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