1. Science
1.1. Compare and contrast physical features of ocean animals. Also, ocean habitats: talk about what homes ocean animals have.
1.1.1. Activity: Draw pictures of different ocean animals. Look at facts about different animals and make a bubble map using describing words for that animal. Have students work in groups to talk about the differences and similarities of all the animals. Also, talk about ocean animal homes: compare and contrast using pictures and describing words.
2. Writing
2.1. Write about your favorite ocean animal--what do they look like, what do they do, what do they eat, what color are they?
2.1.1. Activity: After students are done writing and illustrating, have 5 students share out their journal writing with the class. Also, have students share their writing with a buddy.
3. Math
3.1. Ocean Word Problems
3.1.1. Activity: Create a math workbook with word problems pertaining to the ocean. Have students answer word problems and count ocean animals with addition and subtraction problems.
4. Phonics
4.1. Consonant Diagraphs, Focus Skill: /ea/
4.1.1. Activity: Phonics Bingo Game, Sight Word Bingo Game with words that concentrate on consonant diagraphs (sh, ch, th).
5. Reading
5.1. Read: "Mister Seahorse" and talk about the story: what animals did the baby seahorse see in the ocean
5.1.1. Activity: Talk with a buddy about your favorite ocean animal, what was your favorite animal in the story
6. Social Studies
6.1. Ocean Problems: Pollution, Waste, Problem Solving
6.1.1. Activity: Talk about ways you can clean up the ocean and prevent waste from entering the ocean. Problem solving with a group of peers. Make a graphic organizer with ideas. Make an advertisement about stopping ocean pollution.
7. Art
7.1. Create an Ocean Scene
7.1.1. Materials Needed: Blue Construction Paper, Seahorse ocean animal cutouts, glue, scissors, crayons, markers
8. Dramatic Play
8.1. Ocean Animals Play
8.1.1. Activity: Have students act out their favorite ocean animals and how they interact with each other. Create parts for students.
9. Physical Movement
9.1. TPR Song about Ocean Animals
9.1.1. Activity: Students will act out a song about ocean animals using movement with their bodies.