Oceans of the World Students compare and contrast information about the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic Oceans using the Internet or library sources. They also locate the oceans on a world map. Students learn about common foods, such as cheese, peanut butter, and frozen desserts, and household items that contain ocean seaweed. Words from the Ocean Students study some common words that have origins in maritime cultures and explore how the meanings of the words have changed over the years. Poster Students work in pairs to create posters showing things people can do to protect and preserve the oceans.
Students take a quiz to test their knowledge of the oceans.
Ocean Exploration Time Lines Students use suggested online or library sources to create time lines of various ocean explorations. Ocean Mysteries, Legends, and Customs Students use the Internet to research and write about mysteries, legends, and customs related to the ocean. Ocean Life Mural Students create a mural showing various kinds of creatures that live in the ocean. Students participate in an activity that shows how sonar works. Ocean Puzzle Fun Students complete word search, word scramble, and maze puzzles with an ocean theme.