Summary Learn about the size of a bear, bear fur, and how much they eat. Science content Biology: Features, Adaptations of Living Things (K, 1, 3, 7) Activities in this lesson Bear size Fur study Bear food Animal prints Procedure Introduction to lesson: Introduce bears and what kinds of bears live near here. Students rotate through 3 stations: How big is a black bear? Make bear feet prints in clay or with paint/ink, so show the size of a bear foot. Bear fur: how does a bear stay warm? What and how much does a black bear eat Review stations and end with discussion of what to do if you come across a bear in the woods. Grades taught Gr 1
