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CORE "BEAR SAFETY" LESSON COMPONENT


Suggested Objectives and Learning Activities

GOAL: "Stay safe in bear country by knowing the dangers, ways to avoid encounters and how to react during encounters."

Table of Contents

Introduction

Objective 1: Appreciate bears' place in the natural world. (Attitude)

Objective 2: Correctly identify black bears and grizzly bears. (Know)

Objective 3: Respect the power, speed and intelligence of bears.
   (Attitude)

Objective 4: Interpret bear sign, habitat and natural food sources.
   (Know)

Objective 5: Recognize potential bear attractants in camp and
   describe ways to reduce or eliminate them.
(Know)

Objective 6: Discuss other things you can do to avoid bear
   encounters.
(Know)

Objective 7: Identify potential hazards of a bear encounter.
   (Know)

Objective 8: React appropriately for the type of bear encounter.
   (Know and Do)

Resources on Bears








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