A Whale's Tale

This lesson covers:

The natural history, biology, and ecology of humpback whales
The internal and external anatomy of humpback whales
Threats to humpback whales and how scientists work to protect them

Resource ID#: 208131 Type: Lesson Plan

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A Whale's Tale 4th Grade Lesson

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 4

Intended Audience: Educators

Keywords: Harbor Branch, Florida Atlantic University, Whale, Humpback, Fluke, tail, tale, ocean

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Text Resource, Student Center Activity

Resource Collection: Harbor Branch Resources

Source and Access Information

Contributed by: James Reynolds

Name of Author/Source: James Reynolds, Harbor Branch

Access Privileges: Public

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A Whale's Tale

A Whale's Tale 4th Grade Lesson

Fluke Matching Worksheet

Anatomy Worksheet

Migration Maze Worksheet

Blubber Glove Activity

Measuring Activity

Survival Game Activity

Communication Activity

Interconnected Food Web Activity

Supplemental Reading List

General Information

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Aligned Standards

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