Curated OER
Keiko, Killer Whale
Middle schoolers will create a children's book on Keiko, the killer whale, that was rehabilitated and returned to the wild after living in an aquarium. In small groups, they conduct internet research to find out the history and current...
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Baby Shamu Suit
Students name and describe the functions of the whale body parts. They create killer whale suits out of paper grocery bags, and role-play whale behavior.
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Ocean World
In this components of the ocean activity, students answer 20 questions about various species in the ocean such as plankton, different types of whales, sharks, and herring. Students also answer questions about the volume of water in the...
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Mazes
In this mazes instructional activity, students determine the most efficient path in a maze to help the salmon escape from the killer whales.
Curated OER
Spot the Differences
In this spot the difference worksheet, students analyze pictures of two
different killer whales to see if they can find five differences between the
two.
Curated OER
Orca Search
Students conduct a variety of research activities to widen their knowledge about Orca Whales. They compile their research into a paper.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Orcas
This site gives an in-depth description of a killer whale, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Killer Whale
Get the facts about the killer whale. Besides finding a detailed description of this highly social sea mammal, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the killer...
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Week of 8 18 14: Sea World to Redesign Whale Tank
Learn about the larger tanks that SeaWorld has promised to create for the killer whales it houses.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Bull Dogs of the Sea" by Louis Becke
This is the nonfiction story "Bull-Dogs of the Sea" by Louis Becke about killer whales.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Oceans Alive: Whale Dreams
You can click on whale spotting in Australia, types of whales, global whale sanctuary and whale songs. View maps and diagrams that can help you spot whales.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Killer Cultures
This article covers a variety of topics related to Killer Whales including Killers on the Move, A Tale of Two Tribes, Deciphered Dialects, Eyes on the Genes, and more.
Other
Sea Sky: Reef Life
The coral reef, its composition and inhabitants are explored here in detail. With additional information about the life that inhabits a coral reef.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About Whales
This site provides a great deal of information about whales.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Killer Whale
Get to know the Killer Whale.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Killer Whale
A concise site from that looks at the size, population, lifespan, range, habitat and diet of the Killer Whale.
The BIG zoo
The Big Zoo: Killer Whale
Virtual zoo site contains some interesting information regarding this sought after creature. Provides a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure, birth and offspring and senses.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Dolphins
Learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, conservation status, and other fun facts about this playful marine mammal.