Science Polar Regions Conceptual 5–7 yrs

Polar Bears

北极熊

Description

Know key facts about polar bears — they live only in the Arctic (not the Antarctic), they have thick white fur and a layer of fat (blubber) to keep warm, they are excellent swimmers, and they hunt seals by waiting at holes in the sea ice

Mastery Evidence

✓ State that polar bears live in the Arctic, not the Antarctic
✓ Describe at least two ways polar bears stay warm: thick white fur and a layer of blubber (fat)
✓ Explain how polar bears hunt seals by waiting at breathing holes in the sea ice

Assessment Prompt

Can your child tell you about polar bears — that they live only in the Arctic, their thick fur and blubber keep them warm, and they hunt seals by waiting patiently at holes in the ice?