Animals

Summary about ocean giants

A literacy based activity which can be used to reinforce lessons about marine species, or as follow up to a shore or aquarium visit. 

A short game, which will help the children understand why marine creatures need special adaptations to help them survive in their habitat. This activity is part of the habitats and adaptations lesson plan resource.

Introduction:

Use this true or false game to learn facts about the marine life!

Location:

A clear open space.

Materials:

Markers for True and False ‘zones’ and cards or a sheet with ‘facts’.

Introduction:

Download and print your own set of Shore Thing Species ID cards. The cards are designed to be used as part of the Shore Thing survey protocol. More Shore Thing Project Resources including a teacher pack and survey methods are available on the Shore Thing website.

Download and print your free copy of our key to a selection of common estuarine and seashore ‘shells’ found in the North East Atlantic. The key can be laminated and used on the shore, but can also be used at home or in the classroom to sort and identify empty shells.

This is a great follow up activity to shore exploration, particularly if pupils are asked to base their work on something they have learned during the day. The activity encourages collaborative working.

A fun warm-up game introducing the topic of camouflage and adaptation the game can also be used to talk about what crabs are and what preys on them.