Winter Adaptations: Hibernation (6-12) | Teaching Channel

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Introduce your students to the science of hibernation with this engaging, standards-aligned lesson plan designed for grades 6-12. Through this lesson, students will investigate hibernation as a survival strategy, analyzing its physiological and ecological significance and evaluating the impact of hibernation behaviors on ecosystems.

Aligned with NGSS standards for middle and high school, this lesson empowers students to:

  • Conduct independent research on local species that hibernate, creating dynamic presentations to share their findings.
  • Analyze evidence-based arguments about hibernation and its role in survival, reproduction, and ecosystem interactions.
  • Compare hibernation to other adaptive strategies, such as migration and torpor, using scientific reasoning.
  • Complete with flexible presentation formats and student-centered activities, this ready-to-use resource encourages curiosity and critical thinking about the environmental and biological factors driving hibernation. Perfect for science educators looking to inspire a deeper understanding of animal adaptations during winter!

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