Hibernation: Surviving Winter

What You'll Learn

Hibernation is a deep sleep that helps animals survive winter when food is scarce. During hibernation, an animal's heart rate and breathing slow down to save energy.

Key Words

food web
adaptation
metamorphosis

Materials Needed

labels
seeds
soil
cups

Safety First

Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Hibernation is a deep sleep that helps animals survive winter when food is scarce. During hibernation, an animal's heart rate and breathing slow down to save energy.

Step 2 — Do

Build your model using the materials provided.

Step 3 — Observe

Look for patterns in your observations.

Step 4 — Record

Make a graph or chart showing your results.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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