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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Researching Orca Whales

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students research orca whales as they begin to create a research report. Guidelines for research are provided, as well as photos, websites, etc.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Orca Whale Information and Coloring Page

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this animal information and coloring page, students read a short factual paragraph about Orca whales before coloring a picture of the mammal in its habitat.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Sights and Sounds of Orcas

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students investigate the orca whale. They participate in an online Webquest, listen to whale vocalizations online, answer discussion questions, and locate and read newspaper articles on marine mammals and orca whales.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Baleen Whales vs. Toothed Whales

For Teachers 2nd
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...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Orca Search

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners conduct a variety of research activities to widen their knowledge about Orca Whales. They compile their research into a paper.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Whale Word Search

For Students 3rd
For this whale vocabulary word search worksheet, 3rd graders will find and circle the names of nine different types of whales. The words are listed up, down, across and diagonally.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Orca Search: Step 5 Research Report

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners report their Orca research to the rest of the class choosing from a variety of formats. They touch on basic orca statistics, whales in captivity and their own opinions on this issue.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Whale Data Cards

For Students 4th - 5th
In this whale facts worksheet, students cut out the whale cards and fill them out with information that includes the whale type, length, weight, diving depth, and geographic range.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Beans and Baleen

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Predict whale populations using different beans as whales! Learners observe different types of beans in a dish knowing that each bean represents a different kind of whale. They then predict how many "whales" there are in a certain area....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Orca United Nations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars study the differences between sets of data and explain how organisms are adapted to their environment.  In this marine mammals lesson students analyze data based on set criteria. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Steller Sea Lions

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Steller sea lions worksheet, students read information and do activities on four pages. Students put life cycle events in chronological order.
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PPT
Reed Novel Studies

Dolphins of the World

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Pair a novel study of Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell with a presentation on dolphins. The 37-slide PowerPoint shows different types of dolphins all around the world, includes a brief description of each, and provides a photo...
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Lesson Plan
Sea World

Splash of Math

For Teachers 4th - 8th
How can kids use math to learn about marine life? Combine math skills with science lessons in a resource featuring activities about life in the sea. Kids graph and calculate data, solve complex word problems, measure geometric shapes,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Internet Field Trip: Simple Machines

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students research simple machines. In this physics instructional activity, students participate in a WebQuest to gain knowledge about simple machines. WebQuest activities and worksheets are included in this instructional activity.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ocean Life

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the fossil remains of ancient sea creatures. They create casts of fossils and identify how sea fossils are formed and consider what type of information fossils can give to scientists.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Ocean Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
In this environment activity, learners find the words related to the life found in the ocean and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Handout
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Orcas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a killer whale, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Orcas

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: All About Whales

For Students 2nd - 7th
This site provides a great deal of information about whales.
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Website
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Oceans Alive: Whale Dreams

For Students 9th - 10th
You can click on whale spotting in Australia, types of whales, global whale sanctuary and whale songs. View maps and diagrams that can help you spot whales.
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Article
Smithsonian Institution

Kids'castle: The Tail of the Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Killer Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise site from that looks at the size, population, lifespan, range, habitat and diet of the Killer Whale.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Killer Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about killer whales.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Killer Whale (Orcinus Orca)

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the world of the Killer Whale and discover information on the appearance, behaviour, habitat, and conservation status of the biggest member of the dolphin family. Includes images and statistics.

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