Mountaineering Nature Study

These lessons are included in our Mountaineering Patchwork Study.

Explore Mountaineering in this in-depth, engaging nature study by Jacqueline Marr of Books and Willows. This study includes four lessonss:

Lesson 1: Black Bears

• Discover how black bears are uniquely adapted to their mountain habitats.
• Learn how a black bear’s omnivorous diet helps them survive in the mountain; then create a menu for ‘lunch’ at Black Bear Bistro!
• Explore why black bears hibernate and research their five stages of annual activity.
• Compare black bears and grizzly bears.
• Map the range of black bears in the world.

Lesson 2: Rock Wallaby

• Discover how rock wallabies are uniquely adapted to their mountain habitats.
• Explore the mechanics of how rock wallabies jump, then test your own skills against other animals in our jumping championship.
• Learn how rock wallabies’ grippy feet stick to rocks with our friction experiment.
• Map the range of rock wallabies in the world.

Lesson 3: Snow Leopard

• Discover how snow leopards are uniquely adapted to their mountain habitats.
• Conduct an experiment to explore how snow leopard feet act like snowshoes.
• Learn how a snow leopard’s camouflage makes it nearly invisible in its mountain home. Graph the animals in your local region by camouflage type.
• Map the range of the snow leopard in the world.

Lesson 4: Mountain Goats

• Discover how mountain goats are uniquely adapted to their mountain habitats.
• Conduct an experiment to explore how a mountain goat’s hairy coat keeps it warm in the frigid mountain weather.
• Sculpt a clay mountain goat model and discuss its physical adaptations.
• Map the range of the mountain goat in the world.

This study may be completed over the course of one month with one module per week, or more quickly or slowly depending on personal preference. This is a digital download and files will be delivered via email upon purchase. Enjoy your adventures in the mountains!