Ocean Murals

What better way to learn about the watershed than to have your kids act it out themselves? This activity gets them moving and thinking as they simulate the Atlantic Ocean (could be adjusted geographically), estuaries, creeks, and rivers....

I love big mural projects. They bring a sense of ownership to the classroom, look great for parents, and can be a great way to complete a unit. Here are the steps and suggestions needed to create an ocean mural for your class. Learners...

How many oceans can you name? First, have learners try to name as many oceans as they can, and then have them locate and identify the oceans on a world map. They create a recognizable ocean animal using poster board and tissue paper....

Students examine the water samples from a demonstration and discuss the difference between fresh and salt water. They draw different animals that live near or in the ocean and how humans can harm the ocean habitat. They draw pictures of...

Second graders create a visual representation of the three ocean zones. In this visual arts lesson, 2nd graders discuss the three ocean zones and use crayons or tempera to create an ocean mural.

Students discover ocean life by creating a mural.  In this ocean biology lesson, students utilize a computer to find images of the ocean that can be used to create a collage.  Students discuss the different images and how the ocean is...

Students use pictures and make a mural to investigate how ocean animals are adapted to certain parts of their environment.

Students consider the inventory of the sea. In this ocean lesson, students work in groups to create an ocean mural. Students use crayons, finger paint and shells to complete the mural.

Learners conduct Internet research on ocean life, view pictures of sea life, and create a class ocean life mural.

Different animals live in different habitats, and each animal has specifically adaptive traits that make them tailor-made for their environments. This is true on land and in the ocean. Little ones examine how various marine animals have...