II. Questions
Name the five oceans and tell one fact about it. 1.Which ocean is the largest? 2.How are waves created? 3.Name three mammals that live in the ocean. List two interesting facts about each one. 4.Which one is your favorite? Why? 5. Where is one of the largest coral reefs located? What is it called?
6.Find three types of coral. Draw and write the name for each one. Give one fact for each one.
7.Who is Robert Ballard? Why is he an important "ocean" person?
8.The Polar areas are home to many creatures that depend on the ocean. Name three polar animals that spend time in the ocean. How do they stay warm?
9. Name an endangered species that lives in the ocean. What are some ways that people could help this animal to survive?
10. What does a Great White Shark eat?
11. List the different kinds of regions in the ocean. Give its location and one interesting fact.
11. Which would you like to explore? Why? Include a picture.
Process and Product:
Follow these steps to gather the information and create your Ocean Book.
1. Write each question on a page of your Word document.
2. Look up the answers using the websites and resources listed. Carefully typee the answers on your page for the questions.
3. Each book page must have a question, answer, and illustration.
4. Illustrations may be drawings, clip art, or pictures. Make sure that you list the website, software, or book that you used if you copy illustrations. Write this information under the picture. Examples: Hand drawn, Kidspiration, Print Shop, http://www.cyberbreezes.com/clipart/ocean.htm
5. On the Title page, include the title, your name, the date, and your room number.
6. Use this example to create each book page:
When do sharks eat ?
During the day sharks rest peacefully. They hunt for food as darkness falls.
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8. You will make a cover for your book and place the pages inside. You may
staple your book together, or have it spiral bound at the Media Center.
Turn your finished product in to be graded.