Subject:  Just How Big *is* a Whale?
Author:  Ronell Sheafer
Uploaded By:  RonellS
Date:  2/3/1994

File:  Whale Lesson Plan (2318 bytes) 
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Equipment:  None
Needs:  Curious students

Keywords:  Ronell Sheafer (RonellS), Oceanography, Whales, Grades 3-6, All students



Student Activities: Yes

Materials Needed:  Listed in lesson plan.

Lesson Time:  This lesson can be completed in one class period, with follow-up activities in following class periods as the teacher desires.

Description:  When teaching students about whales, I found that they had very little  understanding about the tremendous sizes we were discussing.  So I came up with this idea that seemed to help them understand just how big these animals really are.  I hope it helps your students as well. 

Objective:  Students will compare lengths of six different whales.