Deer, Part 1

Introductory Facts

Watch the 5-minute video "Interesting Facts about Deer". Try to recall a time you've seen a deer.

Deer are mentioned in the first verse of "Home on the range", as well as the chorus. Review it (from the bison session) and practice singing it.

Curriculum areas: X02a, X02b

Activity 1

Deer can run up to 30 miles and hour and jump as high as 10 feet (3 metres). Practice jumping as high as you can! Deer and especially fawns leap when they're running away. Do your best imitation of a leaping deer, and practice skipping, which is a similar motion to leaping but for humans.

Curriculum areas: S06e, S06c, S06a

Activity 2

Lunch Snack

Deer eat fruit, nuts, acorns

Curriculum areas:

Activity 3