Synopses & Reviews
This introduction to one of nature's most endearing animals-the bear-includes instructional units in science and social studies that focus on polar, grizzly, black, and panda bears, among others. Even the teddy bear is included, with songs, poetry, and activities that can be incorporated into the curriculum for special classroom celebrations. The many diverse activities offer new learning dimensions for the creative teacher. Grades 2-5. (adaptable to other grades).
Synopsis
Introduce students to one of nature's most endearing animals and inspire learning across the curriculum with a delightful diversity of activities focusing on bears. Polar bears, black bears, brown bears, giant panda bears, sun bears, sloth bears, teddy bears, and others are brought together for an exciting learning adventure in this wonderful resource for educators and their students. Innovative, ready-to-use instructional units in science and social studies employ a multitude of hands-on activities that help students explore life science and develop whole language concepts, historical anecdotes, recipes, songs, a bibliography of resources, and more offer unique and stimulating experiences that you and your students will treasure for a lifetime.