In these fun and challenging lessons, students use data collected from an actual research project to make decisions regarding ecotourism policies for the town of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, The Polar Bear Capital of the World. These lessons:
- Integrate sciences, social studies, and mathematics. Link to fine arts are included as well.
- Offer lessons on environmental issues. You can expand it in a number of different directions to integrate social studies, mathematics,English/language arts, as well as fine and performing arts.
- Provide activities that you can omit or substitute others for depending on your time and goals.
| Lesson | Content |
| Introduction | Unit Introduction for Teachers |
| Lesson 1 | Project Introduction for Teachers |
| Lesson 1A | Lesson 1 Student Work Sheet |
| Lesson 2 | About the Arctic & Churchill for Teachers |
| Lesson 2A | Lesson 2 Student Work Sheet |
| PowerPoint | Slide Show: Introduction to Churchill |
| PowerPoint | Slide Show: Kids Living in Churchill |
| Lesson 3 | Where Do You Stand? for Teachers |
| Lesson 3A |
Lesson 3 Student Work Sheet: What is Ecotourism? |
| Lesson 3B | Lesson 3 Student Work Sheet: Polar Bear Season |
| Lesson 3C | Lesson 3 Student Work Sheet: Lesson Analysis |
| PowerPoint | Slide Show: Sound Experiments |
| Lesson 4 | About Polar Bear Behaviors for Teachers |
| Lesson 4A | Lesson 4 Student Work Sheet |
| PowerPoint | Slide Show: How to Identify a Polar Bear |
| Lesson 5 | Data Analysis for Teachers |
| Lesson 5A | Lesson 5 Student Work Sheet: Tundra Buggies® and Polar Bears |
| Lesson 6 | Where Do You Stand Now? for Teachers |
| Lesson 6A | Lesson 6 Student Work Sheet: Polar Bears and People |
| Lesson 6B | Lesson 6 Student Work Sheet: My Opinion Counts |
Content Standards referenced are the Maryland State Voluntary Curriculum Standards found here. They are based upon national standards and are similar to those of other school districts.
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