This TopicQuest was designed for Mrs. Weeks' Pre-Kindergarten Class
at Moulton-Branch Elementary School by Katherine Backes
| Have you
ever been to the beach,
looked out into the big ocean and wondered what animals lived out
there? Have
you ever been in a boat and wondered what creatures swam below you?
Well if you
have, here is your chance to find out! Put on your flippers and snorkel
and dive in deep with me to learn about the creatures under the sea! |
 Encyclopedia from Encarta |
Would
you like to know all about the ocean? This site
has an encyclopedia article that tells all about the ocean structure,
compostition of seawater, temperature, and pollution. |
 Encyclopedia from Encarta |
Have
you ever wondered where
oceans were located? You can turn this globe to see all the oceans on
earth. |
 KId's World |
Do you love the ocean? Did you know that some people love the ocean so much that they study the ocean for a career? These people are called Marine Biologists. This site will tell you all you need to know about a job as a Marine Biologist. |
 Animals of the Sea |
Did you know that dolphins and whales breathe air just like humans? How about that Sea Turtles can live to be over a hundred years old? This site will tell you about these three animals and so many more! |
 Whale Times |
Now that you know that whales breathe just like humans, are you wondering how they hold their breath for so long? How about how long they can hold it? Check out this site to find out! |
 Zoom Sharks |
Are you afraid of sharks? Did you know that most sharks are not dangerous? Swim into this site if you dare and learn all about these amazing creatures! |
 Coral Reefs |
Do you think that coral looks like a plant? Did you know that it is actually made up of tiny animals? To find out more, dive into this site! |
 Monsters of the Deep |
Did
you know that octopuses have eight arms? How about that they can squirt
out a black ink to hide from danger? Check out this site to learn all
this and so much more about octopuses. |
 Dolphin Net |
Have
you ever seen a real dolphin in the ocean? If not, here is your chance!
This site is full of really cool videos that you can watch of dolphins
swimming. |
 Sea World |
Have
you ever wondered how big whales are? How about what a dolphin likes to
do for fun? If you have, today is your lucky day! Email Shamu's friends
at Sea World to learn the answers to all of your marine-life questions!
|
| Mission:
You are a Marine Biologist. You love to explore under the sea and discover lots of ocean animals. You have been doing so well studying all of the under water creatures that you have been asked by Ocean Kids Magazine to write an article about an ocean animal. They would like for you to draw your favorite ocean animal that you have seen while snorkling at the Animals of the Sea website and tell two special things about this animal. Are you up for the challenge? If so, dive in! Mission Steps: 1.
To start this mission, you must remember what a marine biologist does.
If you have forgotten, click on the Kid's World site
first to remember.
2. Now that you're ready, swim into the Animals of the Sea website and decide which animal you would like to write your article on. 3. Once you have decided on your ocean animal, draw the animal on the paper provided to you by your teacher. 4. Next you need to write the article. Tell Miss Backes which ocean animal you chose and two interesting facts that you know about that animal for her to write below your drawing. 5. Last, give your article to Miss Backes so she can place it in Ocean Kids Magazine for everyone to see. Great
job today! I hope you had fun diving deep under the sea!
|
 Kathy's Home Page |
 klbackes@valdosta.edu |
 VSU TopicQuest Pages |
 TopicQuest Lesson Plan |