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This Reading Adventure Pack: Oceans activity also includes:
Flotsam by David Wiesner and The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor by Joanna Cole, illustrated by Bruce Degen, begin a reading adventure pack focusing on oceans. With story listening and thoughtful discussion, scholars complete several activities. They make a flip-the-flap picture featuring an underwater scene, explore a local body of water to observe animals or items that surround it, look to identify what sinks and floats, create flotsam with a message in a bottle, and dance to ocean-themed music.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Conduct lessons in the classroom during a water-themed unit
- Gather materials for packs and have them readily available
Classroom Considerations
- Requires two books—Flotsam by David Wiesner and The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor by Joanna Cole, illustrated by Bruce Degen
- The pack is designed to be completed at home with support from an adult
Pros
- It incorporates plenty of discussion opportunities
- Plans are easy to follow
- Includes bookmarks that list book titles
Cons
- None