A Beginners Lesson on Hibernation
By Kayla • April 3, 2018
While hibernation certainly goes with winter lessons, it's also a great concept to pull out during the fall season through a "winter preparedness" lesson of sorts. You can discuss with your kiddos how bears {and lots of other animals} use the warmer months to prepare for the long winter season by storing food {for those animals that do not hibernate}, eating more food to build fat stores/warmth {for those animals that DO hibernate}, building warm/secure homes, etc. Charge your students with the task of making observations whenever they're outside, reporting to the class any winter preparations/changes they see...
- "Yesterday, my dad and I saw lots of geese flying south."
- "At the park, I saw a squirrel with an acorn."
- "My dog's coat is getting thicker."
We also found this fun hibernation lesson at Puppy Love Preschool that your students are sure to love. It includes lots of great literature, creating a fun cave for you and your students, making bear habitats from recycled materials, a cutesy song, and an outdoor adventure!
Be sure to head on over to Puppy Love Preschool for more details - and to find out the difference between hibernation and torpor!
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Kayla Johnson
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