Using the Arctic Bears Project in the classroom

The Arctic Bear Project welcomes volunteers of all ages to participate in our research. As researchers, we appreciate when the public takes an interest in our work, especially students.

This project is a great way to get students engaged in active wildlife conservation and learning about a range of wildlife species. It will challenge students to think about how their everyday lives affect the habitat and behaviour of animals far away from their immediate surroundings. Without the keen eye and excitement of students to partake in ground-breaking wildlife research, projects like this would not be possible.

The Arctic Bears bingo challenge

Use this bingo sheet as you classify our images. This is a great way to engage students and get them thinking about the animals they see and the behaviours they observe.

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Changes in the ice-melting patterns appear to be causing shifts in polar bear activity, and only a small portion of the total impacts are currently known. That is why we need your help!

Increasing human activity in the north where these bears live is likely to change their behaviour and reproductive dynamics. This unique region is a hotspot for polar bear viewing, and therefore, also research studying bear and human interactions.

If you are interested in learning about different Arctic species, try classifying some of our trail camera images.

More resources

Bears can be dangerous animals and careful attention must be paid when in areas occupied by bears. For more information on bear safety view Wapusk National Park's safety page or Doug Clark’s YouTube bear safety playlist