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This engaging unit designed for fourth grade students dives into the fascinating world of ocean life. Students will explore various types of water animals, understanding their habitats and survival tactics in the ocean ecosystem. Key questions will guide their inquiry, such as "What is an ocean?" and "What kinds of fish and animals live there?" Aligned with Oregon State Standards for Art and Science, this unit encourages students to recognize the unique characteristics of ocean creatures and how they differ from freshwater species, fostering a deeper appreciation for marine biology.
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Ocean~Water~Waves Created by Irina Leonov
Subject and Grade Level This unit will be used in a Fourth grade class. This unit will help students see what kind of water animals are out there and how they survive.
Curriculum Framing Questions Essential Question:What is an Ocean? Unit Questions: what kind of fish/animals live in the ocean? what do whales eat?
Oregon State Standards Fourth grade Standards for Art and Science 4.1 Students demonstrate an understanding that there is a unique habitat in the deep ocean floor. 4.3 Students can identify the characteristics between the fresh water fish and salt water fish.
Learning Objectives The students will: Be able to name different types of ocean fish and other ocean creatures. Be able to identify how the different ocean organisms survive in their habitat. Understand how many different organisms live in the ocean.