Science·Polar Regions·conceptual
Polar Bears
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
Suggested ages 5–7
Evidence of understanding
- 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 Polar Bears 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?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.