Curated OER
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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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....
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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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.
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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.
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...
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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.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About Whales
This site provides a great deal of information about whales.
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.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Arctic Animals of Alaska (Learning Activities)
Lesson plans, pictures, activities, and links make this site valuable for the teacher. Many activities can be used for individualizing instruction.