Hibernation, Migration, Torpor, Diapause and Brumation

Explore the different types of seasonal adaptations that Fauna go through to survive changing temperatures and environmental conditions. Make connections to how Humans change habits and adapt to the same changing conditions.

Play a Scavenger Hunt, searching out different animals that live in Southern Ontario, and sort them based on their activity during the changing climate.

Play a game simulating how squirrels go about preparing for Topor, such as hiding and storing food, creating nests and competing against other living beings to survive.

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Play a game to simulate migrations and the challenges that Migration might have for birds as they travel across large distances to find warmer weather.

Curriculum Connections:

• Science and Technology

  • Life Systems

• Mathematics

  • Numbers