University of Southern California
What Lives In The Ocean?
One of the most diverse environments on Earth is the ocean. Young scientists explore the living things found in the ocean during an exciting seven-lesson unit. Their study includes organisms from plankton to invertebrates and vertebrates...
Curated OER
Learning About Mammals
Students study the mammal classification and forms of them living in the United States. For this mammal study lesson, students read through orders of mammals that exist in the United States. Students also study the taxonomy of an eastern...
Curated OER
Sea Otters--Funny Mammals of the Sea
In this sea otters worksheet, students read a 2 page article on sea otters, define 12 vocabulary words from the article and answer 7 comprehension questions in complete sentences.
Curated OER
Who Would Win? Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark Storia Teaching Guide
Teacher guides are wonderful tools with tons of ideas that help you relate content in many different ways. Using the high-interest book, Who Would Win? Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark, learners hone their discussion and reading...
Curated OER
The Beluga Whale, Otters
In these internet activity worksheets, students complete research related to the Beluga Whale and otters. Student are able to answer questions by following directions to help them navigate around a website.
Discovery Education
Sonar & Echolocation
A well-designed, comprehensive, and attractive slide show supports direct instruction on how sonar and echolocation work. Contained within the slides are links to interactive websites and instructions for using apps on a mobile device to...
Curated OER
Busy Otters
Students prepare for a trip to an aquarium by identifying otters, their body parts and behaviors as they read "Pup's Supper", do an otter pantomime and make a puppet. After their field trip, they complete a Venn Diagram of Otter behaviors.
Curated OER
Toilet Paper Geologic Time Scale
Learners examine and demonstrate the extent of geologic time compared to recent time. They develop a demonstration of geologic time using an unrolled roll of toilet paper, with each sheet of toilet paper representing 20 million years.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Mammal Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What is a mammal? They walk, run, swim, and fly. They live in the ocean, fly in the sky, walk on the prairies, and run in the savanna. There is a tremendous amount...
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Hourglass Dolphins
Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the hourglass dolphin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Atlantic White Sided Dolphins
Illustrated reference tool provides an overview of the Atlantic white-sided dolphin with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Common Dolphins
Illustrated reference tool provides an overview of the common dolphin with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Dusky Dolphins
Illustrated reference tool provides an overview of the dusky dolphin with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: False Killer Whales
Illustrated reference tool provides an overview of the false killer whale with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Irrawaddy Dolphins
Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the Irrawaddy dolphin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Melon Headed Whales
Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the melon-headed whale with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Peale's Dolphins
Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the Peale's dolphin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Pygmy Killer Whales
Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the pygmy killer whale with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Marine Bio: Spotted Dolphin
Illustrated reference tool provides an overview of the spotted dolphin with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.