NOAA
Noaa: Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises (Order Cetacea)
Learn about the over 70 species of Cetaceans, or whales, dolphins, and porpoises in the ocean. Read about their behaviors, strandings, and their special sense: echolocation
Other
The Whale Hunt
An interesting display of the modern epic of a whale hunt by Inupiat Eskimos. Follow the hunt from preparation to the end in these pictures from Jonathan Harris. Be sure to click on the topics on the left of the screen to read about how...
PBS
Pbs: Lewis and Clark: "Whale Drawing Map" by William Clark
See this map drawn by William Clark of where the men from the Corps of Discovery found the whale which the Tillamook Indians told them about. From PBS.
Curated OER
Extreme Science: Sperm Whale
The sperm whale is one of the largest of the whlae species.
Other
American Cetacean Society: Monterey Bay Chapter
This resource provides basic information about educational, conservational and scientific efforts in the Monterey Bay area.
Starfall
Starfall: Make a Match: Long Vowels
Concentration matching game that match pictures with words. Word list for level 1: dice, mole, five, bee, rose, cake. Word list for level 2: rope, game, bike, sheep, tree, whale. Word list for level 3: flute, slide, three, feet, snake,...
LM Digital Media
Kids World Fun: Finbo [Pdf]
Far away in the deep blue ocean, there lived a little blue whale named Finbo. Even though he was called little, he was not little by any means. The baby Finbo was very much bigger than all of his friends. Read to see happens as a result.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Songs and Poems
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
Other
Sdnhm: Shark Friends Home Page
Educational site that is dedicated to educating people about sharks. Contains tons of learning exercises and activities about sharks, conservation and other sea creatures!
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Natural History Notebooks
This site from the Canadian Museum of Nature, a natural history museum, provides short information blurbs and fun facts on over 240 different common animals categorized by type (mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians,...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Inuit History
Information provided by Scholastic to give insights into the Inuit history.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Dolphin
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...
Other
University of Vermont: What Are the Physical Effects of Glaciers?
See what a glacier in Vermont has done to a mountain. What marks did it leave behind? Click on this site and find out!
