60 minute program to learn about bears of the world, such as black bear, polar bear, and grizzly bear.
Content:
- facts about eight (8) bear species of the world
- tips on how to be "bear aware" when hiking or camping
- presentation includes a video, activities, and a black bear rug, claws, teeth, and a skull
Set up:
- two (2) tables
- data projector/screen
It is helpful for the presentation, if the students are familiar with the following vocabulary:
- Boar, sow, cub - male, female and young of the bear species
- Endangered - an animal or plant species that has very few individuals left
- Habitat - area where a plant or animal lives and grows
- Den - a wild animal's home
- Species - one particular kind or type of animal or plant
- Predator - an animal that kills and eats other animals
- Omnivore - a species that eats both meat and plants
Related Documents:
Presentation Details and Pre Information |
Bears Slide Presentation |
Online Resources:
"Bears of the World" Blooket Game Link
Blooket is a review game similar to Kahoot. Sign up a FREE account at blooket.com to host a game. Use the link provided HERE, choose HOST, then a Game Mode (start with CLASSIC for the first round). A game code will be generated for players to join. You will now be able to Host the game on a big screen and have the students join in on their devices (blooket.com/play) with the Game ID.
Black Bear Video |
Polar Bear Video |
Grizzly Bear Video |
Curriculum Connections |
Outcomes |
Indicators |
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Grade 1 |
Science |
LT1.1 Differentiate between living things according to observable characteristics, including appearance and behaviour. |
h,i,j,l |
Science |
LT1.2 Analyze different ways in which plants, animals, and humans interact with various natural and constructed environments to meet their basic needs. |
a,c,e,f,g,h,i,j |
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Science |
DS1.2 Inquire into the ways in which plants, animals, and humans adapt to daily and seasonal changes by changing their appearance, behaviour, and/or location. |
a,b,c,d,f |
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Grade 2 | Science |
AN2.1 Analyze the growth and development of familiar animals, including birds, fish, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, during their life cycles. |
b,c,e,f,g |
Science |
AN2.2 Compare the growth and development of humans with that of familiar animals. |
a,e |
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Science |
AN2.3 Assess the interdependence of humans and animals in natural and constructed environments. |
a,d,e,f,g |