Below ZERO
Where do dragonflies go when the snow flies? What keeps wood frogs from croaking in winter? How do polar bears find cold comfort in Arctic climes?
Most Canadians live with snow and ice for at least five months of the year, yet we know surprisingly little about life in frozen environments. Put on your long-johns and join us on an amazing sub-zero safari into the winter world of wildlife.
Appropriate for:
Appropriate for use by classroom teachers and non-formal educators, including resource specialists, naturalists, conservation officers, camp counselors, and Scout and Guide leaders.
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Details
Workshop Details
Based on the premise that young Canadians have a vital interest in discovering winter and Arctic ecology, the role of frozen environments in our natural and cultural heritage and how our remarkable climate defines our lives and ourselves.
What you Learn
Learners develop the awareness, knowledge and skills required to make informed decisions and to take constructive action for wildlife in frozen environments. Designed to be infused into mandated curriculum subjects such as art, health, language arts, math, music, physical education, science and social studies.
With the Below Zero activity guide, you’ll explore topics and concepts such as:
- Adaptation
- Climate change
- Hibernation
- Insulation
- Migration
- Snowflake formation
- Subnivean zone (under the snow)
- Temperature
- Winter wildlife
- And much more!
Applied Benefits
Below Zero is an educational program designed to promote understanding of wildlife under winter conditions. Developed by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and launched in 2003, it features 46 complete lesson plans that can each be adapted for any age, grade or subject. Awareness and Appreciation; Habitat and Ecological Principles; Adaptation; and Responsible Human Actions.