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Black Bear Ecology-Growth and Changes in Animals

Life Systems - Growth and Changes in Animals, a Guide for Grade 2 teachers

Elementary

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Black Bear Ecology focuses on educating students about the fascinating world of black bears. This resource aims to generate awareness about black bears – their biological needs; their behaviour and how human action influence bears. The resource provides a basis for acquiring fundamental knowledge about black bears and their environment. Students will:

  • describe ways in which animals respond and adapt to their environment
  • create a poster depicting the annual cycle of black bears
  • play a bear walk survival game
  • create a picture demonstrating an understanding of changes of the environment between summer and winter and how that affects the behaviour of a black bear
  • highlight similarities and differences between humans and bears in how they care for their young
  • brainstorm methods for preventing bear encounters around the house, schoolyard and cottage

The resource includes background information for teachers, lesson plans, suggested activities, a glossary, list of books, web sites and information sheets about black bears.

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