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Moose on the Loose

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GradesK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Science, Visual and Performing Arts

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Provided by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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What it is

  • This moose coloring page also includes information about moose habitats and physical characteristics, an antler identification activity, and a weight-guessing activity.
  • Students will learn about the moose that travel from Massachusetts and color their picture with guidance for an accurate representation.

Teaching tips

Positives

  • Students can self-check their answers to the question-answering activities, making this great independent work.
  • The text is concise and well-organized, keeping most students engaged without being overwhelming.

Additional Prerequisites

  • Teachers may want to show students a full-color picture of a moose before they begin coloring.
  • To help students visualize how big moose are, teachers can measure 6 feet on the wall with a tape measure and mark that spot.

Differentiation

  • This page is an excellent option for morning work on a day where students will learn more about moose or read a moose story.
  • After reading the section about moose habitats, students can draw the moose's habitat in the background of the coloring page.
  • Students can discuss how global climate change may impact moose populations.
  • If students live near a moose habitat, they can look around for signs of moose, such as animal tracks.

From the scientist review

This resource introduces students to moose they might see in Connecticut. All moose facts presented are factual, and the two included question sets allow students to test their knowledge. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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