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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ocean Life: A Heavy Subject

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine The Learning Page Fact Files about ocean life and categorize the data by weight and group. They distinguish between fish, mammals, and invertebrates and which weigh the most and the least. Students record their...
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Handout
Curated OER

Dolphin Song

For Students 3rd - 6th
Students read facts about dolphins and background about the book Dolphin Song. In this Dolphin song lesson plan, students also answer short answer questions about the book after reading it.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Dolphin Maze

For Students 4th - 5th
In this dolphin maze instructional activity, students trace a path from start to finish in a challenging maze that is in the shape of a dolphin.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Common Marine Mammals Word Search

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this science worksheet, students find the names of 20 common marine mammals in a word search puzzle. The word bank has a detailed color drawing of each mammal.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Dolphins at Daybreak

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this science related worksheet, students locate and circle eleven words associated with dolphins in a word search puzzle in the shape of a dolphin.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introducing the Super 3 Research Model

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read the fiction selection, Dolphins at Daybreak, and then the corresponding non-fiction books about dolphins and sharks. They use a specific research model to find information about dolphins and sharks from books and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dolphin Documentary

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students use their knowledge of dolphin natural history to create a "movie."
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Website
Other

Greenpeace: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site about the Green Peace organization.
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Article
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: The Secret Language of Dolphins

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interesting look at the communication between dolphins. Based on a series of sounds, it is apparent that these creatures have a 'language' of communication starting right from birth. Learn what scientists think and if they have made...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature: Dolphin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the world of marine life through the eyes of dolphins when you visit this clear and concise resource. This site features information on where and how dolphins live and other fun facts. Teachers can use this type of site to help...
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Website
Other

Sdnhm: Shark Friends Home Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
Educational site that is dedicated to educating people about sharks. Contains tons of learning exercises and activities about sharks, conservation and other sea creatures!
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic News: Swimming With Whales

For Students 3rd - 8th
A group of whales was recently discovered to be swimming with a dolphin, who appears to be accepted as part of the group. This is a rare activity for whales.
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Website
Other

American Cetacean Society: Monterey Bay Chapter

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides basic information about educational, conservational and scientific efforts in the Monterey Bay area.
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Handout
Other

The Dolphin Place

For Students 3rd - 8th
If you're interested in dolphins, then you've come to the right place! Get great information that covers intelligence, physiology, and communication of the dolphin. There are even links to pictures and other sites that contain...