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Bears and Humans Worksheet

Read the field note, then solve the questions. Think about how people, bears and the forest affect one another.

Field note: A busy forest edge

In a forest in western Canada, black bears and grizzly bears find berries, roots, insects and sometimes fish. They need clean water, safe places to rest and enough connected habitat to find food and raise cubs. When a road or new building divides a forest, bears may have to cross near people to reach food or water. Bears that find food scraps near campsites may return, which can be dangerous for both bears and people. Campers can store food and scented items in secure wildlife containers, pack out rubbish and give bears plenty of space. Communities can protect habitat, keep wildlife corridors connected and follow local wildlife advice. If you see a bear, remember that it is a wild animal and give it room.

Notice the connections

Use the field note and this simple food-and-habitat chain for Questions 1–6.

Connected forest habitat

provides food, water and safe routes

helps bears meet their needs away from people

1.Which group of resources does the field note say bears need in their habitat?
  • Clean water, food and safe places to rest
  • Road signs, rubbish bins and buildings
  • Campsites, cars and picnic tables
2.A road divides a forest. What problem might this cause for bears?
  • They may need to cross near people to reach food or water
  • They will no longer need a place to rest
  • They will find more connected habitat
3.True or false: Leaving food scraps at a campsite can encourage a bear to return near people.
TrueFalse
4.Complete the sentence: Campers should store food and scented items in containers.
5.Choose the option that lists two actions that help keep campsites safer for bears and people.
  • Pack out rubbish and store food in secure wildlife containers
  • Leave snacks out and move closer to a bear
  • Feed a bear so it will stay nearby
6.In the connection chain above, what does connected forest habitat provide for bears?

Make a safe, thoughtful choice

Use what you learned to respond to each situation.

7.You spot a bear while walking on a trail. Name one safe action from the field note.
8.A community is planning new buildings near a forest. Suggest one way it could reduce harm to bears and explain why it would help.
9.Explain one way bears and people can both benefit when campers manage food and rubbish carefully.
Draw a campsite with food stored safely, rubbish packed out and plenty of space between people and bear habitat. Label two choices that help bears and people.

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