Curated OER
Whales
First graders investigate two different types of whales; toothed and baleen. They describe what the different types of whale eat. They listen to a cassette of Dyan Sheldon's, The Whale Song before making stick puppets to dramatize the...
Curated OER
Ocean Exploration
Students explore whales. In this animal adaptation and whale instructional activity, students access prior knowledge about whales from previous lessons, then use background knowledge to predict the eating strategies of a baleen whale and...
Curated OER
Baleen Whales vs. Toothed Whales
Second graders review mammal characteristics and study two types of whales. In this mammal study lesson, 2nd graders discuss mammals and define their five characteristics. Students complete a whale worksheet and define differences...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Killer Whales
Outlines the characteristics of the killer whale, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate...
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Beluga Whale
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Beluga Whale. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Whale
This comprehensive resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on whales including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip provided.
Other
Fishin for Facts Library
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
NBC
Mystery of 'Unicorn' Whale Solved
Scientists have proposed numerous theories to explain the purpose of the Narwhal's enlarged tusk. This article explains the results of a study conducted to determine the function of this tusk. An interactive feature is provided that...
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Indo Pacific Hump Backed Dolphins
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the Indo-Pacific hump-backed dolphin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Cuvier's Beaked Whales
Discover useful information about Cuvier's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Baird's Beaked Whales
Discover useful information about Baird's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Arnoux's Beaked Whales
Discover useful information about Arnoux's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Andrew's Beaked Whales
Discover useful information about Andrew's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Amazon River Dolphin
Discover useful information about Amazon river dolphins including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Dall's Porpoises
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the Dall's porpoise with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Burmeister's Porpoises
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the Burmeister's porpoise with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Clymene Dolphin
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the Clymene dolphin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Fraser's Dolphins
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on Fraser's dolphins with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Heaviside's Dolphins
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the Heaviside's dolphin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Rough Toothed Dolphins
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the rough-toothed dolphins with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Spinner Dolphins
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the spinner dolphin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Striped Dolphins
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the striped dolphin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Tucuxis
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on tucuxis with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Atlantic Hump Backed Dolphins
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the Atlantic hump-backed dolphin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.