Educator Resources for Hibernation

Hibernation isn’t just sleep--it’s how animals go dormant and survive the winter. But do bears really hibernate? You’ll be surprised!

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Lesson Plans

Hibernation Stations Lesson Plan: Hands-On Science Centers

Grade Levels: K-3

Cold Weather Adaptations Lesson Plan: Hibernation

Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8

Animals Lesson Plan: Diversity of Life

Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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