Science content Biology: Features, Adaptations of Living Things (K, 1, 3, 7) Activities in this lesson Bears: how big is a black bear? Bear fur study Bears: What and how much does a black bear eat? Resource Bear vocalizations Procedure Introduction to lesson: Introduce bears and what kinds of bears live near here. Introduce the 3 stations that the students will rotate through (about 15 mins each) to learn more about bears, and the sheets for recording observations. Station 1. How big is a black bear? Station 2. How does a bear stay warm? Station 3. What does a black bear eat? How much does a black bear eat? Discussion and wrap up: Review stations and what students found. Listen to bear vocalizations and discuss what they mean. Discussion of what to do if you see a bear, and answer other bear questions. Grades taught Gr 1
