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Under The Sea WebQuestAmanda & Kyla
Illinois State Standards12.A.2a Describe simple life cycles of plants and
animals and the similarities and differences in their offspring.
12.B.2a Describe relationships among various organisms in their environments (e.g., predator/prey, parasite/host, food chains and food webs).
12.B.2b Identify physical features of plants and animals that help them live in different environments (e.g., specialized teeth for eating certain foods, thorns for protection, insulation for cold temperature).
12.E.2b Describe and explain short-term and long-term interactions of the Earth’s components (e.g., earthquakes, types of erosion).
Resourceshttp://ocean.nationalgeographic.com/ocean/oce
an-life/http://www.cybrary.org/ocean.htm http://
kids.britannica.com/comptons/art-90131/Organisms-in-a-community-are-linked-through-what-they-eat
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/coral/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWZirPqilnshttp://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF8YQ6f1SuY&feature=related
IntroductionPretend you are Marlin and Dory exploring the ocean looking for Nemo. Before you find Nemo
you need to learn more about the ocean life, the plants, and the layers of the ocean. Get
ready for an educational adventure under the sea!
TaskStudents will work in groups of four to gather
more information about the ocean. Each student will be assigned a role to provide
specific information to share with a group to combine into one project.
Students will share information they discovered with the classroom.
Students should be creative on presenting their discoveries of the ocean.
Roles
Marlin- Finds information to answer all the questions about the ocean
Dory- Keeps everyone on task and moving in the right direction
Crush- Record all information found about the ocean gathered by the group
Bruce- Present information for rest of class
Questions to Research!What are the five layers of the ocean?How deep is the ocean? Do you think the very bottom of
the ocean will ever be discovered? What is coral reef? What types of conditions do they
generally live in?Explain how the ocean’s food chain works. Why is it
important? What is the difference between vertebrates and
invertebrates? List different examples of each. Explain why you think the ocean has colder
temperatures as it gets deeper. Research different underwater creatures that you are
not already familiar with. How do you feel about the different characteristics of the creatures you have seen during research?
ConclusionCongratulations on learning about the ocean! It
is not as scary as you thought! Now you can explore the ocean all by yourself and tell others
everything you have learned!
For Later StudyCreate a poster board or PowerPoint
explaining how to save the ocean. Write a report on one specific creature in the
ocean you would like to learn more about.Visit the Shedd Aquarium to learn more
about the wonders of animal life in the ocean. Watch a movie about the recent discoveries
in the ocean. Go fishing with a family member or friend to
experience fish and nature.
EvaluationStudents will present their research in a
journal about there underwater adventure. Students will be evaluated on the extent
information they found.Students will be evaluated on how well they
are able to work in groups. Students will be evaluated on creativity and
originality.
For Further Study
Read and watch to learn more about the ocean!