Below Zero

Where do dragonflies go when the snow flies? What keeps wood frogs from croaking in winter? How do polar bears find cold comfort in Arctic climes? We Canadians live with snow and ice for at least six months of the year, yet we know surprisingly little about life in frozen environments. Below Zero is about to change all that! Put on your long-johns and join us on an amazing sub-zero safari into the winter world of wildlife.

• Below Zero is a brand-new educational program designed to promote understanding of wildlife under winter conditions.
• It's based on the premise that young Canadians have a vital interest in discovering winter and arctic ecology, the role of frozen environments in our natural and cultural heritage, and how our remarkable climate defines our lives and ourselves.
• It includes instructional activities that teachers can easily integrate into school subjects.
• It helps learners of any age develop awareness, knowledge, and skills required to make informed decisions and to take constructive action for wildlife in frozen environments.
• The program offers workshops designed to inform educators about the program's philosophy and to show them how to integrate Below Zero activities into existing curricula.
• The guidebook is organized around a conceptual framework that encourages the learner's development from awareness and appreciation towards responsible human action.
• The instructional materials are valuable not only to teachers of kindergarten through high school but also to scout leaders, park naturalists, and other nonformal educators.
  
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