Full details coming soon, but the idea behind this activity is to find a way to keep porridge warm while the bears go for a walk.
Try leaving one bowl uncovered, place a plate over another and kitchen foil over another. Take the temperature of the porridge every 5 minutes…what happens?
Last Updated on July 16, 2018 by Emma Vanstone
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