Unit Description
The Ocean unit is a eight week unit centered around Ultimate Oceanpedia: The Most Complete Ocean Reference Ever by Christian Wilsdon. Students will learn about the five oceans and discover how human activity impacts marine life. Each student will select an endangered animal from one of the oceans-- Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, or Southern-- and explain how ocean pollution affects its ecosystem. They will learn about the sources of ocean pollution and its effect on both marine life and society. Finally, students will explore ways to advocate for ocean conversation in their communities and develop strategies to reduce waste.
Getting Started
Recommended Text
The guiding text for the unit is Ultimate Oceanpedia: The Most Complete OceanReference Ever (National Geographic Kids), written by Christina Wilsdon.
The book will lay the groundwork for further exploration into the topic of oceans, including sea animals, coasts, ocean layers, and more.
Reading Strategies
Click on the link below to check out a strategy to help your students overcome the challenges they will face as they read Ultimate Oceanpedia: The Most Complete OceanReference Ever (National Geographic Kids), written by Christina Wilsdon.
The strategy is called developing images.
Ocean Project
Engage your students in this six week project that entails critical thinking about the big ideas and issues raised in Ultimate Oceanpedia: The Most Complete OceanReference Ever (National Geographic Kids), written by Christina Wilsdon.
Students take action in preserving our oceans through cleanup initiatives while engaging in activities that build their literacy skills.
Building Vocabulary
Read about different strategies you can use during the unit to build your students’ vocabulary.
These activities can be before, during and/or after a specific reading.
Pre-reading Activities
Click on the link below to find ways to
motivate readers, build and activate prior knowledge, and introduce key vocabulary and concepts throughout the unit!
Additional Resources
Immerse yourself in educational field trips for a deeper understanding of marine life.
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