PBS
Pbs Jean Michel Cousteau: Parasite Perils Data Analysis Game
This lesson is designed for Grades 7 and 8 and has students gather and analyze data from research on salmon populations and the impact of the sea louse on their survival rates. They then apply their findings by looking at how orca whale...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Orcas
Orcas, more commonly known as killer whales, are featured on this multimedia site. These video clips, audio clips, photographs and facts will be very beneficial to students doing research projects.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Sleepless at Sea
Can you go for a month without sleeping? Most mammals can't, but scientists have found some marine mammals that do. Find out why some orcas and dolphins don't sleep for weeks at a time.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Patagonia: The Truth About Killer Whales
Identify the habitat, range, food sources and behavior of killer whales in Patagonia, identify male and female killer whales and construct a life-sized model of a male killer whale.
Read Works
Read Works: A Family Reunion
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about an orphaned orca named Flipper who was placed with a pod of related orcas. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About Whales
This site provides a great deal of information about whales.
NOAA
Noaa: Killer Whale
This site has a nicely detailed presentation of the Killer Whale. There are a couple of nice images included in the description.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Inside the Killer Whale Matriarchy
Darren Croft details the lives of killer whales and the dangers facing their survival.
Other
Shark Friends Dolphin and Porpoise Page
Dive down deep with these adorable sea creatures and users discover more about them. Includes information on all different types such as the Humpback, Orca, Spinner and many more!
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Killer Whale
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the killer whale.
Quia
Quia: Whales Elementary Games for Learning Terms
Match the squares and learn key whale terms. Fun with immediate feedback.
Smithsonian Institution
Kids'castle: The Tail of the Whale
A great article abstract about Orca whales. Use this site to learn how whales travel great distances, and about the personal struggle of one baby orca.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center: Killer Whales
This site provides a very brief overview of the orca or "killer whale."
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Arctic Animals of Alaska (Learning Activities)
Lesson plans, pictures, activities, and links make this site valuable for the teacher. Many activities can be used for individualizing instruction.