Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will understand the basic concept of submarines and their role in exploring the ocean.

Materials and Prep

• Blank paper
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Scissors
• Tape or glue

Before starting the lesson, make sure you have a basic understanding of what submarines are and how they work. You can do some quick research or watch videos to familiarize yourself with the topic.

Activities

1. Create Your Own Submarine

   Using the blank paper, crayons or colored pencils, scissors, and tape or glue, design and construct your own submarine. Be creative and think about what features your submarine would have to explore the ocean. You can draw portholes, propellers, periscopes, or any other details you like!

2. Underwater Adventure

   Pretend that you are in a submarine and imagine going on an underwater adventure. Draw a picture of what you would see through the portholes of your submarine. Would you see colorful fish, coral reefs, or maybe even a sunken treasure? Use your imagination and have fun!

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Submarines are special boats that can go underwater."
• "They are used to explore the ocean and learn about underwater creatures and plants."
• "Submarines have a strong hull to keep water out and a special engine to move through the water."
• "They have windows called portholes, so people inside can see outside."
• "Submarines can go very deep in the ocean where it is dark and cold."
• "Scientists and explorers use submarines to study the ocean and discover new things."