How have the reptiles, birds and mammals adapted to life in oceans?
This lesson describes the features found in more advanced representatives of marine vertebrates. Students will examine the structures, distribution and other characteristics of marine reptiles, birds and mammals.
Warm Ups, etc:
She Sells Sea Shells - a study of fossils of marine reptiles
Other Scaly Sea Creatures - review features/examples of marine reptiles
Bubba's Wings & Things - images of parts of seabirds
Furry Torpedos and Underwater Cows - seals, sealions, walrus, manatee, dugong)
Flipper - identify whales/dolphins from literature/culture (Flipper, Free Willy, Tilikum, Moby Dick...)
Instruction, Presentations, Assignments, Activities, etc:
WS - Marine Reptiles - preview assignment