Polar Bear Day

Objectives:
The students will imitate bear movement.

Materials

• A large open area allowing for movement.
• Designate some of the area as ocean water and other areas as ice floes.  If possible, use chalk or tape to mark off the floes.

Procedure

1. Have the students imitate bear movement.  Discuss what it means to "lumber around".  They can move like bears and "jump" from ice floe to ice floe without "falling in the water".

Other Lesson Ideas

1. Play a game of tag in which ice floes are "safe zones".