Curated OER
Time to Sleep
Students develop vocabulary and retell a story that they have just listened to.
Curated OER
Dr. Teeth and Dr. Gums To The Rescue
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.
Curated OER
Bears, Bears, Bears
First graders, after listening to the teacher read different bear stories, write their own bear story and vote for their favorite one in class.
Curated OER
My Black Teddy
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.
Curated OER
Insulation and Buoyancy
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.
Curated OER
Bear, Bee, and Bunny
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...
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors: Black Bear Biology
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]
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to the Carnivora
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...
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Retold by James Marshall [Pdf]
A reader's theater adaptation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears is provided on this script. Ten character roles are needed in this performance.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Grizzly
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...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Preterite and Imperfect (Part 1)
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...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Preterite and Imperfect (Part 2)
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...
Other
The Virtual Vine: Bears
A list of "Bear picture books," is found here, as well as suggestions for bear activities, lessons and projects.
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Bear Essentials of Hibernation
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...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Polar Bear
Extensive resource investigates the polar bear with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on biology, history, behavior, conservation, distribution, habitat, and external links.
Other
Dltk Ninos: Oso Pardo, Oso Pardo, Que Ves Ahi?
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.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Brown Bears
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.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Life's Different Seasons
Recognize changes in bears and insects and compare them.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Red Panda
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.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Sloth Bear
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.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Sun Bear
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.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Andean (Spectacled) Bear
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...
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Grizzly Bear
This resource offers information about the Grizzly Bear, including scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Sun Bear
Meet the sun bear and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.