Ocean Murals

What makes up a habitat? Use this resource to engage first graders in the exploration of desert, wetland, forest, and ocean habitats. Youngsters classify plants and animals into the four distinct habitats through drawings and cutting and...

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

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...

So many shapes in our vast oceans. Young explorers can discover new shapes in a variety of ways in this instructional activity. One way is having free exploration with a pattern shape kit handed out by the teacher. Another is by viewing...

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...

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

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.

A maritime forest is a forest near the sea. Learners examine a set of animals to see if the maritime forest habitat would meet all of their survival needs. The teacher first describes what types of things can be provided by a maritime...

Natural disasters are both terrifying and fascinating. This lesson provides an introduction to some natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Emerging scientists read about and view pictures of these phenomena and...