Ursula

Positives

• The narrator in this video speaks articulately and slowly, making the video easy to follow. 
• While this video makes the polar bears' hardships very apparent, it is also hopeful. 

Additional Prerequisites

• This is an emotional video that highlights a specific polar bear, her cubs, and the difficulties that she faces, so prepare to provide students with opportunities to share their emotional reactions to this content. 

Differentiation

• Show students on a map where Ursula traveled and have them discuss in groups why this movement was necessary. 
• Provide students with opportunities to explore other resources from Polar Bears International including worksheets, additional videos, and a polar bear tracker. 
• Have students watch this short video about how climate change is impacting the Adélie penguin population in Antarctica and compare these impacts to the challenges faced by polar bears. 
• In a social studies class, consider showing students environmental murals such as "Footprint", "The Last Winter", and "On the Brink" and ask students to discuss human responsibility for wildlife. 
• Other resources on this topic include this mini-poster and fact sheet about polar bears and this animated video which provides a simple introduction to climate change.