Polar Bear Technologies

Videos

What Happens in the Arctic 4.0.mov

This video discusses the Arctic's importance to the rest of the Earth's systems (including an overview of the jet stream) and how it affects the climate. (6 mins.)

The Role of Zoos in Conservation

Hear from our partners at Polar Bears International on how our bears contribute to reasearch and conservation. (6 mins.)

Polar Bear Maternal Den Study

This study helps scientists gather data to understand polar bear denning and what happens when polar bear mothers and their young cubs emerge from their den. (7 mins.)

Burr on Furr Device Creation

This video highlights the creation of the "Burr on Furr", a new device to better track polar bears. Prototypes were tested by our zoo bears before being deployed in the wild. (4 mins.)

2-minute update here.

General Extension Activities

Conservation Action

Polar Bear Technologies Pledge

This action plan goes step by step to guide students to take positive conservation actions!

Speak Up Postcards

PBI Climate Action Post Cards.pdf

These postcards from Polar Bears International are designed to help students have their voices heard on climate issues.

Life on Ice Puzzle

Students match up 16 pieces to make 4 images, each detailing a polar bear's life as the ice changes across the seasons. (~15 minutes, bilingual)

Middle School Focused Extension Activities

HyperDoc Digital Lesson Plan

MS-LS2-1 HyperDoc: This fully developed lesson matches the NGSS standard it is named after! This is the main HyperDoc, which features a guided lesson plan designed to be done over a week and compliments our Polar Bear Technologies lab. (time varies)
- Final Project Document and Worksheets: These documents are referenced in the MS-LS2-1 lesson plan and are ready for students to use in the context of the main lesson plan.

Literature Dive

Literature Dive Lesson Plan: This lesson plan provides background on how to set up this lesson with students.
Pre-Lesson Article: This short article is from one of our scientists at the Beckman Center in Conservation Research and is designed to present to students BEFORE their field trip. (~15 mins.)
Post-Lesson Article: This post is from two of our scientists at the Beckman Center in Conservation Research and is designed to present to students AFTER their field trip. (~15 mins.)

High School Focused Extension Activities

HyperDoc Digital Lesson Plan

HS-LS2-7 HyperDoc: This fully developed lesson matches the NGSS standard it is named after! This is the main HyperDoc, which features a guided lesson plan designed to be done over a week and compliments our Polar Bear Technologies lab. (time varies)
- Final Project Document and Worksheets: These documents are referenced in the HS-LS2-7 lesson plan and are ready for students to use in the context of the main lesson plan.

Literature Dive

Literature Dive Lesson Plan: This lesson plan provides background on how to set up this lesson with students.
Pre-Lesson Article: This short article is from one of our scientists at the Beckman Center in Conservation Research and is designed to present to students BEFORE their field trip. (~15 mins.)
Post-Lesson Article: This post is from two of our scientists at the Beckman Center in Conservation Research and is designed to present to students AFTER their field trip. (~15 mins.)

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