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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

CETACEANS: Baleen Whales ? Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers view different web sites to find information about Baleen Whales. They are asked what are some of the largest animals in the world. Students are explained that whales can be divided into two groups: Toothed Whales and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Baleen Whale Feeding Activity

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students compare the size of baleen whales to humans. They also assimilate the different feeding methods of baleen filter feeding and gulp feeding whales.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Zoology: Gray Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the gray whale: physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, distribution, threats, species survival status, etc. (Published March 1, 2010)
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Grey Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the Grey Whale. Learn some basic facts about this large baleen whale. Pictures of the Grey Whale are also provided.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Blue Whale for Kids: Learn About the Giant Mammal.

For Students 1st - 9th
What are blue whales? Kids find out about the largest mammal on earth that lives in the ocean.