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This page will be devoted to the wonders of our planet's vast oceans. The links and activities below will be an integral part of the projects developed for our ocean unit. |
Internet Lessons: Lesson #1. After showing the PBS video "Secrets of the Ocean Realm: Venom/Creatures of Darkness", go to PBS's site to take the "Secrets Quiz". Submit answers. Go over correct answers in the classroom and discuss facts presented in the video. Lesson #2. Go to PBS "Secrets of the Ocean Realm" site. Using the "Sea Dwellers" ditto, student will choose an ocean creature and describe its habitat, average adult size, main defense, food, and one interesting fact. Student will give an oral report when back in the classroom.
Lesson #3. Led by the teacher, class will go whale watching on this picturesque and informative "Virtual Whale Watching" trip. Lesson #4. At the "Whales" site, students will follow these directions: a. Connect the dots on your "Mystery Whale" sheet. b. Click on the link above and find the mystery whale.
Lesson #5. At the "Fish Index" site, students will follow these directions: a. Click on the link above. b. Use this site to complete your Activity #6 worksheet. c. When done, name, draw, and write about any fish found at this site for the A-Z Ocean Book. |
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Other Fun Ocean Activities
Lesson #1. Math Objective: To measure the length of different whales. Materials: adding machine tape, tape measure, felt tip marker, whale cards (stating the length of each type of whale). Procedure: Randomly distribute the whale cards and enlist the students' help in measuring and labeling the adding machine tape with the whale lengths featured on the 3x5 cards from shortest to longest. Display the whale tape on the hallway wall. Beluga Whale = 14 ft. Narwhal = 15 ft. Killer Whale (Orca) = 15 ft. Bottlenose Whale = 33 ft. Gray Whale = 45 ft. Right Whale = 50 ft. Sperm Whale = 60 ft. Finback Whale = 80 ft. Blue Whale = 100 ft. Lesson #2. Math: "Catch of the Day" Combinations Below is a menu from Fedora's Fish Market. The child must order one entree, one side dish, and one drink, but loves everything on the menu! Using one item from each group, the child must list all the possible dinners he may order. There are 12 possibilities. Entrees: shrimp, fish sandwich, lobster Side dishes: French fries, salad Drinks: milk, soda
Lesson #3. Social Studies: Given a map of the U.S. or of North America, the child will draw the migratory route of whales, and add a map key explaining it. Child should also label summer "feeding" area and winter "having babies" area. Lesson #4 Science: Experiment on blubber. Materials: two quart-size resealable plastic bags, a rubber band, a spoon, 1 1/2 cups of solid vegetable shortening, a large bucket of ice water, and paper towels. Procedure: Spoon the shortening inside the one plastic bag. Then turn the second plastic bag inside out and place it inside the bag of shortening. Zip the two bags together so that the first bag is sealed to the second bag. Then evenly spread the shortening between the bag layers. Have each student insert one hand inside the zipped-together bags. To secure the bags on his hand, place the rubber band around the tops of the bags. Then have the student dip both of his hands into the bucket of ice water, decide which of his hands is the warmest, and then remove and dry his wet hand with the paper towel. The purpose is to demonstrate to the student how a layer of blubber can insulate the whale from the cold ocean water. |
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A fabulous place to experience the ocean. It correlates with the PBS video "Secrets of the Ocean Realm", (quiz included). This is a book synopsis by author Jan Brett that can be tied in with ocean activities. Author Jan Brett teaches how to make sailor's bracelets. Solve the mysteries of the sea at this fun sea site! For tons of research fun, check it out!
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