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‘Doffa’s reindeer’ is the story of a family in the frozen north. Doffa is a reindeer herder who lives within the arctic circle, where the land is covered in snow all winter long. Watch the video then conduct your own experiment from home to learn about how using electricity affects our environment.

Age

Suitable for ages 11+.

Activity information

Watch our video and have a go at the activity linked below.

You will need

  • Matches
  • Glass jar or drinking glass
  • Tealight candle
  • A4 plastic wallet
  • Paper
  • Vaseline
  • String/pegs to hang up the ‘particle trap’ you’ll make
  • Scissors
  • Sticky tape

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