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Flat Nanuk
Provided by: Polar Bears International |Published on: September 27, 2022
Activity - Classroom Grades k-2, 3-5
Synopsis
- This resource includes a fun print-and-color image of a polar bear holding a blank sign, along with background information about polar bears.
- Students will learn about the relationship between polar bears and sea ice, have fun coloring in their bear, come up with a statement for their sign, and have a chance to share it on International Polar Bear Day.
Subjects: Science, Visual and Performing Arts
Authors: Polar Bears International
Region: Polar Regions
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This resource is a fun and engaging way to get young students talking about polar bears and sea ice.
- Flat Nanuk can be differentiated in many ways in order for students to get involved.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should be able to discuss and verbalize their learning with family in order for this activity to have the biggest impact.
Differentiation
- Cross-curricular connections can be made in language arts classes by incorporating more reading or writing about polar bears and animal habitats, or in social studies classes that map out where the polar bears live and all of the places that other students live who share their pictures of Flat Nanuk.
- Print Flat Nanuk in a large format or project it onto a large wall or poster to have the entire class decorate him together.
- Have students speak with their family and friends about polar bears and sea ice when they bring Flat Nanuk home and then bring back their pictures of Flat Nanuk with the people he met.
- Science classes could start by showing this video about habitats that compares polar bears to brown bears and panda bears.
- Art classes could also show this mural related to polar bears or this piece about melting ice and come up with their own artistic image using colored pencils, crayons, or paint.
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About the Partner Provider
Polar Bears International
Polar Bears International is the only conservation organization solely dedicated to protecting wild polar bears. Through science, advocacy, media, and education, we work to ensure the polar bear’s long-term survival. Together, we can make sure that polar bears roam the sea ice for generations to come and improve conditions for people, too.
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