The Life of Beavers is a classroom presentation on the life and behaviour of the North American beaver.
Contents:
- learn about:
- beaver architecture - how and why beavers change environment by building lodges, dams, canals, plunge holes, and food caches
- food - adaptations that allow beavers to harvest and digest plant material and change diets from winter to summer months
- anatomy - amazing adaptations of beaver's teeth, eyes, ears, fur, feet, tail, and scent and oil glands
- predators - animals that prey and feed on beaver and beaver's defenses
- reproduction - beaver family unit, how they relate, life spans and raising of beaver kits
- winter adaptations - preparations for winter and adaptations that allow them to survive harsh conditions
- rodent family - largest rodent species in North America
- ten minute video
- look at mounted beaver, beaver skull, chewed logs and stumps
Set up:
- two (2) tables
- data projector/screen or a DVD player and TV
Online Resources:
"Facts About the Beaver" 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.
Beaver Lumberjacks |
Awesome Beaver 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. |
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Science |
LT1.2 Analyze different ways in which plants, animals, and humans interact with various natural and constructed environments to meet their basic needs. |
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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,c,d,f |
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 |
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Science |
AN2.3 Assess the interdependence of humans and animals in natural and constructed environments. |
a,d,e,f,g |
Grade 4 |
Science |
HC4.1 Investigate the interdependence of plants and animals, including humans, within habitats and communities. |
a,c,f |
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Science |
HC4.2 Analyze the structures and behaviours of plants and animals that enable them to exist in various habitats. |
b,c,g |
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Science |
HC4.3 Assess the effects of natural and human activities on habitats and communities, and propose actions to maintain or restore habitats. |
e,j |
Grade 6 |
Science |
DL6.1 Recognize, describe, and appreciate the diversity of living things in local and other ecosystems, and explore related careers. |
b,d |
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Science |
DL6.3 Analyze the characteristics and behaviours of vertebrates (i.e., mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish) and invertebrates. |
b,e |
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Science |
DL6.4 Examine and describe structures and behaviours that help:
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c,d,f,g,h,i |
Grade 7 |
Science |
IE7.2 Observe, illustrate, and analyze living organisms within local ecosystems as part of interconnected food webs, populations, and communities. |
i,j,l |