Longing

• What is the polar bear doing?
• What is it longing for?
• Why is it looking at the sky?
• Why do people wish on stars? Listen and look at the lyrics to ‘When You Wish Upon A Star’ – what is the message? Have you ever wished on a star?
• Is the polar bear alone?
• Global issues: Why isn’t there much ice in this picture (mostly water)?
• Science: Where do polar bears live? Why? How are they suited to this habitat?
• Art: How many shades of blue are used in this picture? How can you make these different shades? Explore colour mixing before trying to recreate this image.

Credit: Jen Betton
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