Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to learn about whales through art, English, math, physical education, and science activities.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Coloring materials
• Ruler
• Whale books or online resources
• Space for physical activities

No prior knowledge required, just curiosity and enthusiasm!

Activities

• Art: Draw and color your favorite type of whale.
• English: Write a short story about a whale adventure.
• Math: Measure the length of different types of whales using a ruler.
• Physical Education: Pretend to swim like a whale in the ocean for 5 minutes.
• Science: Learn about the different parts of a whale and draw a labeled diagram.

Talking Points

• Whales are huge animals that live in the ocean. They are mammals just like us.
• Whales use their blowholes to breathe air at the surface of the water. *Say: "Whales take big breaths through their noses at the top of the water!"*
• Some whales like to sing songs underwater. These songs can travel long distances. *Say: "Whales are like big singers in the ocean!"*
• Whales eat small fish, shrimp, and even krill. They have big appetites! *Say: "Whales love seafood just like we love pizza!"*
• Whales have flippers that help them swim fast in the water. They are excellent swimmers! *Say: "Whales have big arms to help them race in the ocean!"*
• There are different types of whales like humpback whales, killer whales, and blue whales. Each one is unique and special. *Say: "Whales come in all shapes and sizes, just like our friends!"*