Who lives in the ocean? - Introduction

• Social Studies
• History
• +3
• 1st,2nd Grade

Introduction

This course provides five lessons on different marine species. The aim is to learn about some of the marine wildlife in our ocean and provide the first steps in understanding why they are important and where they fit in the ecosystem and ocean food chain.

Instructions

Time: 45 minutes

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WHO LIVES IN THE OCEAN?

This course provides five lessons on different marine species.  The aim is to learn about some of the marine wildlife in our ocean and provide the first steps in understanding why they are important and where they fit in the ecosystem and ocean food chain.

Lesson 1 - Do whales live in the ocean?

This lesson covers:
    Are whales mammals or fish?
    What do whales eat?
    How do whales communicate?

Learning activities:
    How echolocation works.
    Understanding how big whales are – comparing sizes.
    Writing and discussion exercises on what has been learned.

Lesson 2 - How do sharks swim?

This lesson covers:
    How do sharks move?
    What do sharks eat?
    How do sharks hear and smell?

Learning activities:
    How electroreception works.
    Understanding how big sharks are – comparing sizes.
    Writing and discussion exercises on what has been learned.

Lesson 3 - Can dolphins talk?

This lesson covers:
    What features do dolphins have?
    What do dolphins eat?
    How do dolphins talk?

Learning activities:
    How echolocation works.
    Writing and discussion exercises on what has been learned.

Lesson 4 - How long do sea turtles live?

This lesson covers:
    What features do sea turtles have?
    What are the different sea turtle species?
    What do sea turtles eat?

Learning activities:
    Discuss sea turtle features.
    Understanding how sea turtles breathe and drink water.
    Writing and discussion exercises on what has been learned.

Lesson 5 - Seal or sea lion?

This lesson covers:
    What are the differences between seals and sea lions?
    What do seals eat?
    How do seals breathe underwater?

Learning activities:
    Writing and discussion exercises on what has been learned.
    Colour in sheet.

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