The Forest as Blanket, Umbrella, and Hot Water Bottle Dr. Lincoln Brower often says that the monarch's forest acts as a blanket, an umbrella, and a hot water bottle. If the forest is cut or thinned, he says, monarchs will not have the habitat they need. Since you're already familiar with blankets, umbrellas, and hot water bottles, you can apply your knowledge to a question about monarch habitat. Describe what Dr. Brower means, using each of his analogies. You may be surprised how helpful analogies can be. How is the monarch's forest like a blanket, an umbrella, and a hot water bottle? Photos courtesy of Dr. Lincoln Brower, Sweet Briar College What does a blanket do? An umbrella? A hot water bottle? How might these things help monarchs? Helpful Links for Teachers The lesson and information below will help carry the idea further: How is a Hot Dog Like a Shoe? Thinking by Analogy Compare and Contrast Ideas Education Standards >> Copyright 2006 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form