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...
Utah Education Network
Uen: How Animals Prepare for Winter
Learn about animals that migrate or hibernate.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Build a Hibernaculum
Learn about the hibernation habits of different species, and find out how to provide the conditions for a hibernaculum for some species in your backyard.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Hibernation "A Time to Sleep"
This site is filled with creative and educational activities for your unit on hibernation. These activities include hibernation clocks, KWL chart, hibernation mural and more.
Read Works
Read Works: Ready for Cold Weather
[Free Registration/Login Required] An information text about hedgehogs and how they hibernate in the winter. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Snug in the Snow
Understand hibernation and what animals do to prepare for it.