you ever been
to the ocean? Did you wonder what kind of creatures lived there? If so,
you will love this site! We will dive deep in the ocean to explore
and learn all about marine life. You will be able to visit interesting
websites that inform you about some of our favorite sea creatures. But
that's not all, there are also links allowing you to make ocean crafts,
listen to the sounds of sea creatures, and a special link
that gives you the oppurtunity to e-mail Shamu and his friends at Sea
World. So, put on your scuba gear and get ready to "Swim In A Sea Of Fun!"
much do you know about the ocean? You can learn even more by using this
to find interesting information and facts.
|Watch real live
sharks swim and penguins play at this fun interactive site.
you know that there are over 350 different species of sharks. Learn all
about this and more at this website. Click here to enter.
you have a dolphin question you would like answered? If so, click here.
|Do you know that the largest animal on Earth lives in the ocean and that 50 people can stand on its tongue? Going to this web site will help you learn all about this amazing creature.|
are an endangered species. They eat six to eight hours a day and rest
two to twelve hours per day. Visit this website to learn more about manatees.
you know that some sea turtles live to be over 100 years old. Read all
about this and other fun facts by clicking here.
you know that octopuses have eight arms and they can squirt out a black
ink to hide from danger? Check out this site to learn all this and so
much more about octopuses.
you think you know alot about penguins. If so, test your
Penguin IQ here.
|Click here to make fun ocean crafts.|
you like to hear the sounds that some of your favorite sea animals
make. If so, click
Mission Activity: Design a Poster
Now that you have had the chance to dive deep into the ocean, you have a very important mission ahead. Imagine that Ocean Kids Magazine is having a contest. The winner will win a free trip to Sea World to meet Shamu.
Each participant is asked to design a poster about their favorite sea creature. Your poster should include a drawn picture of your favorite sea creature along with a short explaination of why this is your favorite. Your poster should also include at least three interesting facts about the sea creature you have chosen.
Ocean Kids Magazine will be looking for the most creative, interesting, and informative poster entered. Include personal pictures and drawings if you like. You may use the following link to find lots of fun facts and details about your sea creature to use on your poster.
1. Think about the different types of sea creatures that live in the ocean - Pick your favorite.
2. Access the Encarta Encyclopedia website to
discover fun and interesting facts about your
3. Begin designing your poster by drawing a picture
of your favorite sea creature.
4. Write a short explaination of why this is
your favorite sea creature.
5. List at least three details and/or facts about the
sea creature you have chosen.
6. Complete your poster by adding any personal
drawings or pictures you like.
7. Most of All, have fun learning about your
favorite sea creature.
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