Would you believe marine animals can make their own light? An online resource describes the process of bioluminescence and how animals in the ocean use it to survive. The lesson features a catchy tune that describes the behavior of ocean animals. 

Concepts

bioluminescence, ocean habitats, marine ecosystems

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils record new vocabulary in graphic organizers such as a Frayer Model
• Challenge groups to find the most species that use bioluminescence 

Classroom Considerations

• Knowledge of the ocean habitat is helpful

• This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

• Pop-up support incorporates assessment questions, making it a great remote learning resource
• Uses music as a teaching tool

Cons

• None