Glue sea creatures to this seaweed. Cover the cut out centers with clear plastic wrap or blue cellophane. Hang it from the ceiling or display on a bulletin board. A Puppet Story - Have students draw and color pictures of fish, rocks, seaweed or any other object that might be in the ocean. Cut the pictures out and glue them to craft sticks to create hand puppets.
Students can use the puppets to retell the stories or make up their own story to tell.
Sea Mobile - Have students work in groups to draw and color pictures of sea animals that live in each zone of the ocean. Cut the pictures out and glue to heavy construction paper. Punch holes and tie them to a clothes hanger to make the mobile. Display them around the room and have students identify the area of the ocean represented. Saltwater Paintings - Mix one fourth cup of warm water with six teaspoons of salt and 3 drops of food coloring in a small container.