Maple Trees and Marmots
Synopsis
This role-playing game teaches young students how climate change affects animals and plants that are adapted to seasonal cycles.
In the K-2 activity, students collect tokens to simulate food in spring and summer and hibernate in fall and winter, and 3rd grade students will experience how a change in climate or habitat affects the plants and animals.
Though this lesson was created for students in British Columbia, students in other regions may also find this lesson relevant.
Teaching Materials
Preparation:
Consider playing the games in an open area, such as outside or in the gym.
Depending on the grade level, teachers may need to prepare various materials.
Materials:
Materials vary by grade level.
K-2:
Something to use as tokens
3rd grade:
Access to a freezer
Sugar solutions
A plant/vegetable to freeze and thaw
Something to use as tokens
Interdisciplinary Connections:
Health:
Use this resource to make connections to concepts like metabolism and physical activity.
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