Why Do Animals Hibernate In The Winter

Why Do Animals Hibernate In The Winter - Transcript

Why do animals hibernate in the winter hibernate

By Sara Kleczka Roger Williams University

Why do some animals need to Why hibernate during the winter hibernate
Explore the websites on the right Explore the websites on the right to learn more about why and how animals hibernate

Instructions

Inquiry Materials
Snug in the Snow Snug Hibernating Animal Printouts Hibernating

Hint Hint
Read and look at the pictures Read to help you learn more about hibernation hibernation


Assessment Questions
Put these answers and pictures in your science notebook


What are some ways animals prepare for hibernation What is considered a true hibernator Name tree mammals that hibernate Name two cold blooded animals that hibernate Draw a picture of an animal that hibernates during the fall preparing to hibernate during the winter during hibernation during the spring after waking from hibernation hint use an animal from the inquiry websites





Developer Page
New York State Learning Standards
Content Science Standard 5 Organisms maintain a dynamic equilibrium that sustains life Performance Indicator Performance describe some survival behaviors of common living specimens

Assessment
The assessment will be based on the The information they put in their scientist notebooks By answering the questions and drawing pictures they will show whether they understand the inquiry assignment inquiry

Credit
The Inquiry Challenge idea is based on The the Reusable Internet Based Inquiry Template Reusable RIBIT

Picture credits


Snowy Scene Bears Doormouse