Life Systems: Grade 2 - Growth and Changes in Animals

1. demonstrate an understanding of the similarities and differences among various types of animals and the ways in which animals adapt to different environmental conditions;
2. investigate physical an behavioural characteristics and the process of growth of different types of animals;
3. identify ways in which humans can affect other animals.

Site Name	Online	O.E.	Description
Toronto Zoo		1	This is an excellent site for students to learn more about animals of the world and their habitats.
Wolf Habitat		3	The major purpose of this activity is to familiarize students with the concept of habitat.
Hole Homes		3	A study of habitats focusing on the appearance of animal homes.
Grizzly Habitat		3	Information on Grizzly Bear habitats.
Grizzly Hibernation		3	Information on Grizzly Bear hibernation using drama, language arts, math and art activities.
Grizzly Future		3	Information to help understand the future of the Grizzly Bear through lessons in social studies, math, reading, science.
National Wildlife Federation		3	The National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest member-supported conservation group, uniting individuals, organizations, businesses and government to protect wildlife, wild places, and the environment.
Monarch Butterfly Updates		2	This is a site which allows the class to participate in a program which follows the monarch butterfly migration.