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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Time to Sleep

For Teachers K
Students develop vocabulary and retell a story that they have just listened to.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dr. Teeth and Dr. Gums To The Rescue

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders role play as dentists researching teeth and their care. They create a slide show showing how a character, Bear, can take care of this teeth explaining habitats, diets and teeth.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bears, Bears, Bears

For Teachers 1st
First graders, after listening to the teacher read different bear stories, write their own bear story and vote for their favorite one in class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Black Teddy

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read "Bonnie the Black Bear"and discuss black bear facts. In teams, they research the internet about black bears. They create their own stories about black bears using three facts from the information they've researched.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Insulation and Buoyancy

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students predict whether their hands be warmer in ice water with or without a blubber mitten. They construct a blubber mitten using plastic, Crisco and compare their results with a control group. They observe how this affects buoyancy too.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bear, Bee, and Bunny

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars enter the gym. Teacher hands out the 3 animals to 3 different students. They with the animals are the taggers. One at a time, each tagger calls out a different locomotor movement to travel in (preferably running is NOT a...
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Website
Into the Outdoors

Into the Outdoors: Black Bear Biology

For Students 4th - 8th
Presents information about the black bear. Watch the accompanying video to learn how this omnivore's adaptation allows it to survive and reproduce. Site also includes lesson plans about the black bear. [10:22]
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to the Carnivora

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice informational site about the order Carnivora. The opening page lists members of the order and briefly describes relationships between humans and carnivores. It links to pages on evolution of carnivores, the ecological roles of...
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Retold by James Marshall [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A reader's theater adaptation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears is provided on this script. Ten character roles are needed in this performance.
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Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Grizzly

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the grizzly bear. Besides finding a detailed description of North America's second largest land carnivore, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet...
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Unit Plan
Colby College

Spanish Language & Culture: Preterite and Imperfect (Part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th
Great exercise for practicing the preterite and imperfect tenses. Choose the correct form of a verb to complete sentences that tell the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Immediate feedback corrects the answer and gives the reason...
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Unit Plan
Colby College

Spanish Language & Culture: Preterite and Imperfect (Part 2)

For Students 9th - 10th
Great exercise for practicing the preterite and imperfect tenses. Provide the correct form of verb infinitives that complete the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Immediate feedback corrects the answer. Correlates to another...
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eBook
Other

The Virtual Vine: Bears

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A list of "Bear picture books," is found here, as well as suggestions for bear activities, lessons and projects.
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Article
PBS

Pbs: Nova: Bear Essentials of Hibernation

For Students 9th - 10th
The hibernation of bears is described in detail. Information about the actions of bears leading up to hibernation, the physiological changes that bears experience during hibernation and the 'waking up' process are given. General black...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Polar Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive resource investigates the polar bear with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on biology, history, behavior, conservation, distribution, habitat, and external links.
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Activity
Other

Dltk Ninos: Oso Pardo, Oso Pardo, Que Ves Ahi?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Information and printables for sharing the story Oso pardo, oso pardo, que ves ahi? (Spanish version of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?) with children.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Brown Bears

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take an exciting look at this mammal with easy to read facts including habitat, appearance, young, mating, diet, enemies, as well as colorful photos. Links to related whale topics are included.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Life's Different Seasons

For Teachers 2nd
Recognize changes in bears and insects and compare them.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Red Panda

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on red pandas including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Sloth Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on sloth bears including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip provided.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Sun Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on sun bears including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip provided.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Andean (Spectacled) Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on spectacled bears including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip...
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Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Grizzly Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers information about the Grizzly Bear, including scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
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Handout
Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Sun Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the sun bear and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.