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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Life's Different Seasons

For Teachers 2nd
Recognize changes in bears and insects and compare them.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Unit Plan
Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Black Bear

For Students 3rd - 8th
Known as the American Black Bear or commonly the Black Bear, information is detailed on its appearance, weight, migration patterns, food sources, major predators and breeding. This is an excellent resource for the student researcher.
Handout
Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Kermode Bear

For Students 3rd - 8th
Offers quick facts on the Kermode bear about physical appearance, habitat, behavior and range. The Kermode bear is also known as the spirit bear or ghost bear.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Mustelidae

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia encyclopedia article explores mustelids, a family of carnivorous mammals. Content includes a look at the range of species in this family, including a look at their common characteristics.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Bear Stories: A Glance at the Bear Family by Ernest Ingersoll

For Students 2nd - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Bear Stories: A Glance at the Bear Family by Ernest Ingersoll (c1884), a collection of ten true bear stories with illustrations.
Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Disappearing by Degrees

For Students 9th - 10th
Mary-Russell Roberson's article, "Disappearing by Degrees," highlights the problems with maintaining the current polar bear population. The article discusses how the current temperature and weather conditions also affect polar bear...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Bears Among Us

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on a variety of bears (American black bears, brown bears (including grizzlies), and polar bears). The largest focus in the article is on conservation efforts on behalf of bears.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Sloth Bears

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the history of sloth bears, conservation efforts on behalf of sloth bears, habitats of sloth bears, and more.
Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Bear Conservation Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines individual species of bears in reference to conservation including the Giant panda, Spectacled bear, Sun Bear, Sloth bear, American Black Bear, Asiatic black bear, Brown Bear, and more.