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Students use their knowledge of dolphin natural history to create a "movie."
Learners view provided Power Point presentations about dolphins and sea turtles in Kenya and practice species identification using photographs. In this marine taxonomy lesson, students watch video clips and read articles on dolphin and sea turtle research. They practice species identification using photographs.
In this Moko the friendly dolphin worksheet, 4th graders read a passage about a dolphin named Moko, then answer 6 true or false, 6 short answers and sort 12 vocabulary words according to parts of speech; answers included.
Mini-marine biologists use Scholastic Explorers website to learn about declining numbers of leatherback sea turtles and dusky dolphins. They fill out a K-W-L chart and observation journal worksheet, which are both provided in the lesson plan. This is mostly a reading comprehension and discussion lesson, useful if you have access to a computer lab. Another option is to assign it as a week-long homework project.
In this Island of the Blue Dolphin worksheet, students identify vocabulary words from chapters one and two in this book. They match the vocabulary word to the best definition Students complete six problems.
Discuss Island of the Blue Dolphins in this guided reading lesson. Young learners read the historical novel by Scott O'Dell independently, and discuss plot points and characterization with their classmates throughout the book. After they finish the novel, reflect how the book has changed them personally.
In this dolphin worksheet, students construct a mini-book/story about dolphins. Worksheet has no additional activities other than being informational.
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students use the vocabulary words to complete the analogies, the crossword puzzle, and write a persuasive speech.
Students can create a board game to show their understanding of the book "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell.
Fifth graders, after reading Island of the Blue Dolphins, explore map making using the Whole Language Approach.