Curated OER
Make Words
In this making words worksheet, students make as many English words as they can from the letters found in the words bow head whale.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Bowhead Whale
Get the facts about Bowhead whales. Besides finding detailed physical descriptions of these mammals of the sea, you'll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on Bowhead...
Read Works
Read Works: Wise Old Whales
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about bowhead whales and their long life spans. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Bowheads in Ontario?
This site looks into the possibility that Bowheads ranged as far south as the Ottawa Valley as fossils were found in White Lake Ontario where the Champlain Sea once was.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About Whales
This site provides a great deal of information about whales.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Bowhead Whales
Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the bowhead whale with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Bowhead Whale
The bowhead whale is on the endangered list as efforts continue to be made to bolster its population. Details about this Arctic animal can be found here.
NOAA
Noaa: Endangered Whales
"There are currently seven species of cetaceans in U.S. waters that are protected under the Endangered Species Act." This site provides links to each species as well as provides colorful and engaging pictures.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Bowhead Whale
Bowheads live in icy Arctic seas. A smooth back with no dorsal fin, a blowhole placed in a high crown at the top of the head, and a thick layer of blubber for insulation equip them for this environment. Learn more about the Balaena...