The Inuit people build warm shelters using only snow and ice. Explore the structural and insulating properties of igloos as you design a replica out of marshmallows!
Starry Night at Home: Seal Pups
Seals provide the Inuit with food, clothing, lamp fuel, and even tools! Learn all about the magnificent (and adorable) Harp seal as you create a seal pup from a sock.
*We recommend that you do this activity after Animal Blubber.
Starry Night at Home: Crystal Snowflakes
Snowflakes are made from tiny ice crystals arranged in a symmetrical pattern. Investigate how every snowflake is unique as you recreate these crystalline structures with supersaturated solutions!
Starry Night at Home: Inuksuk Landmarks
Discover the mysteries behind the Inuit-made stone landmarks in the U.S. and Canada called Inuksuk. Then, go on a rock hunt and construct an Inuksuk replica!