Format
1. Interaction with the presenter to discuss the different seasons and what season we are currently in, and how people prepare for winter.
2. Introduction to how animals change physically and/or behaviorally for winter. This section may include biofacts, live animals, video segments, and activities.
3. Powerpoint presentation that introduces students to concepts such as cache, forage, and torpor.
4. Video segment that shows how the Saint Louis Zoo prepares it's animals for winter.
5. Final discussion about how the students are preparing for winter.
At all times, questions are welcome!
Objectives
Participants will:
- explore the indicators of the seasons
- discuss the different techniques of surviving winter (migration, hibernation, torpor, forage, etc.)
- engage in discussion about the benefits of each technique for surviving winter
- explain the difference between hibernation and torpor
Standards Alignment
National Standards
NGSS: K-LS1-1., 2-LS4-1., K-ESS3-1., 3-LS4-2, 3-LS2-1, MS-LS2-1. (LS2.A). MS-LS2-2. (LS2.A and LS2.C). MS-LS4-4. (LS4.B, LS4.C). MS-LS1-4 (LS1.B). MS-LS2-4. (LS2.C). 3-LS3-2 (LS3.B). 3-LS4-3 (LS4.C)
State Standards
Missouri Grade Level Expectations : K.LS1.C.1, K.ESS3.A.1, III-1A(6th)a; IV-1A(4th)a, 1D(4th)a; VII-1A(4th,5th,6th)a, 1C(4th,5th,6th)a