More than 70% of the Earth is covered by oceans. Vast and wonderful, they are habitat to many interesting species. Here are some ideas on how to explore the oceans and their creatures with the children.
The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever lived (that we know of), bigger than an elephant and bigger than any of the dinosaurs we have found. This activity explores one of the reasons why it has been able to evolve to be SO BIG!
The story of the Shark Lady is a great way to encourage children to find ways to pursue their dreams and their quest for knowledge.
Dive into the colourful world of blubber, tusks and fins with this vibrant book. Can the children walk like crabs? How do other animals move?
Reading this story about one brave fish and his friends may inspire conversations about optical illusions, camouflage, food chains and how animals stay safe from predators.