Exploring whales will promote students to think about and appreciate whales, to learn about different whales and to spark discussion about whales. Combine all the information and create a large chart to leave up in class throughout the unit. The chart can be updated as the unit progresses. Discuss the characteristics of mammals. Explore the differences and similarities of fish and whales by doing a Venn Diagram.
Students can begin to learn about whales by exploring different sites on the web.
Many different activities can be planned by the children to show their appreciation and knowledge of these enormous mammals. Activities will be integrated with science, math, social studies, language arts, dramatics and art.