Curated OER
Ocean Life
Young scholars 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.
Curated OER
Ocean Word Search
In this environment worksheet, students 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.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Orca Whale
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Orca 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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Inside the Killer Whale Matriarchy
Darren Croft details the lives of killer whales and the dangers facing their survival.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Killer Whale
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the killer whale.
PBS
Pbs Jean Michel Cousteau: Parasite Perils Data Analysis Game
This lesson is designed for Grades 7 and 8 and has students gather and analyze data from research on salmon populations and the impact of the sea louse on their survival rates. They then apply their findings by looking at how orca whale...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Oceans Alive: Whale Types and Migration
This site provides a description, distribution information, and distinguishing features of the southern right whales, humpback whales, and orcas.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Killer Whale
Get to know the Killer Whale.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
NOAA
Noaa: Killer Whale
This site has a nicely detailed presentation of the Killer Whale. There are a couple of nice images included in the description.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Patagonia: The Truth About Killer Whales
Identify the habitat, range, food sources and behavior of killer whales in Patagonia, identify male and female killer whales and construct a life-sized model of a male killer whale.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: No More Pranks Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In "No More Pranks" by Monique Polak, Pete is adept at pulling pranks and often gets into trouble over them. Sent to live with his uncle who operates a kayaking business, Pete and his new friend Rosalie put Pete's skills to use as they...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center: Killer Whales
This site provides a very brief overview of the orca or "killer whale."
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Killer Whale
Killer whales live in all the oceans between the Arctic and Antarctic ice packs. Given this enormous range and their predatory lifestyle, it is not surprising that they are adaptable, with an excellent memory, intelligence, and a...
Quia
Quia: Whales Elementary Games for Learning Terms
Match the squares and learn key whale terms. Fun with immediate feedback.
Other
Shark Friends Dolphin and Porpoise Page
Dive down deep with these adorable sea creatures and users discover more about them. Includes information on all different types such as the Humpback, Orca, Spinner and many more!
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Sleepless at Sea
Can you go for a month without sleeping? Most mammals can't, but scientists have found some marine mammals that do. Find out why some orcas and dolphins don't sleep for weeks at a time.