ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

International Polar Year

Okay kiddo, so have you ever heard of the North and South poles? They're the very tippy-top and bottom parts of the earth. Well, there are a group of people called scientists who study these places and how they're changing over time.

Every so often, these scientists get together from all over the world to do some really important research. It's like a big team effort to learn more about the poles and how they affect our planet. This is called an International Polar Year.

During this time, these smart scientists use special equipment to measure things like how thick the ice is, how much snow falls, and how many animals live there. They even study the way the earth's atmosphere works, and how changes in the poles can affect the climate everywhere else in the world.

It's a very exciting and important time, because the information these scientists gather helps us understand how to take better care of our planet. They're like superheroes, trying to save the world with science!