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Researching Orca Whales
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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Orca Whale Information and Coloring Page
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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The Sights and Sounds of Orcas
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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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...
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Orca Search
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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Whale Word Search
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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Orca Search: Step 5 Research Report
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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Whale Data Cards
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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Beans and Baleen
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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Orca United Nations
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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Steller Sea Lions
In this Steller sea lions worksheet, students read information and do activities on four pages. Students put life cycle events in chronological order.
Reed Novel Studies
Dolphins of the World
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...
Sea World
Splash of Math
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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Internet Field Trip: Simple Machines
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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Ocean Life
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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Ocean Word Search
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.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Orcas
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.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Orcas
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.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About Whales
This site provides a great deal of information about whales.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Oceans Alive: Whale Dreams
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Kids'castle: The Tail of the Whale
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.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Killer Whale
A concise site from that looks at the size, population, lifespan, range, habitat and diet of the Killer Whale.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Killer Whale (Orcinus Orca)
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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