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Under the Sea

Students will learn about and illustrate some of the amazing flora and fauna that live in the ocean.

Lesson Plan

Supplies Needed

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Steps

  • Step 1

    The ocean is the largest biome in the world, covering about 75% of the Earth's surface. It is home a large and diverse variety of living things, from the tiniest single-celled plankton to the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale. Have students explore some of the many plants and animals that live in the ocean and learn about such systems as aquatic food webs, coral reef ecosystems, the layers of the ocean, etc. Have them also learn about ways we can help protect the health of the Earth's oceans. 

  • Step 2

    Ask students to look at images of marine life and use them to inspire them as they create an undersea painting. To achieve a dramatic effect they can begin by adding black paint to glue and then use this mixture to outline the images in their scene. When the glue mixture dries they can fill in the various sections with watercolor paints.

  • Step 3

    When their work is finished have them present it to the class and describe the marine life they depicted. Then display the art as a marine biome.

Standards

SCI: Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

SCI: Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment. 

Adaptations

Oceans are an example of carbon sinks, which are places that absorb more carbon dioxide than they release. Have students learn about other carbon sinks such as forests and soil and how they are important in the fight against climate change. 

Have students learn about some of the flora and fauna that live in lakes around the area where they live.