Hibernation Science & Literacy Integration Lesson Plan by Karae Jacobs

What Students Will Learn

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify what hibernation is and explain why some animals hibernate.

Animal Identification Goal

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Students will be able to name at least 3 animals that hibernate and describe what makes them different from animals that stay awake all winter.

Assessment Demonstration

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Students will demonstrate their understanding by successfully sorting animals into 'hibernate' and 'do not hibernate' categories with 80% accuracy.

Essential Question

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What do you think animals do when it gets very cold outside in winter? Do all animals do the same thing?

Introduction to Hibernation

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Why Do Animals Hibernate?

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(open discussion with students)

Animals hibernate because:

1) It's too cold outside

2) Food is hard to find in winter

3) They can save energy by sleeping

4) They wake up when spring comes and it's warm again

Hibernation Song and Movement

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Students learn a simple hibernation song with actions: 'Some animals sleep all winter long, hibernation makes them strong!' Include movements like curling up to sleep.

Class Discussion Reflection

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Gather students on the carpet. Ask: 'What new thing did you learn about animals today?' 'Why do some animals need to hibernate?' Let 3-4 students share.

Review Key Learning

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Teacher summarizes:

'Today we learned that hibernation is a long winter sleep that helps some animals survive when it's cold and food is scarce. Not all animals hibernate!'

CCSS ELA: RL.1.2

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Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of central message.

Hibernation Lesson Overview & Padlet Explaination.

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