Bear Dens Open Response

Students explore the various habitats where bears live, from North American forests to Arctic ice. It details the preferences of different species, such as bamboo forests for pandas and cloud forests for spectacled bears. The passage explains why bears choose specific environments based on their diet and shelter needs. It emphasizes that all bears require a safe home to survive and find food.

The worksheet encourages geographic awareness and environmental literacy. Students practice decoding descriptive vocabulary while learning content-specific words like “misty” and “cloud forests.” Reading comprehension is strengthened through identifying main ideas and comparing habitats. It also supports map-reading connections and logical reasoning. Exposure to environmental themes promotes curiosity and responsible thinking.