Polar Bear Paws and Prints
Learning Objectives/Lesson GoalsStudents will learn specifically about polar bear paws. How have polar bear paws adapted to living in the arctic? How big are polar bear paws compared to humans? What are the parts of the paw? How are the paws used?
Teacher will discuss the polar bears’ hunting techniques and their favorite food.
WHEREHallway
WHOClassroom Volunteers
MATERIALS
  • Polar Bear Paw Handout

  • Large pre-made stamps of polar bear paws

  • paint

  • brayers

  • newsprint

  • Sink for clean up
ACTIVITIES
  1. Each student will complete the Polar Bear Paw Handout showing the parts of the paw.

  2. Each student (with the help of the seventh and eighth graders) will make a print from the polar bear stamps and then a print from their own hand or foot next to it.