Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to spell and identify key vocabulary related to whales.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, pencil, whale-themed images or books about whales.

Preparation: Familiarize yourself with basic whale facts and vocabulary.

Activities

1. Whale Word Hunt: Look at the whale-themed images or books and write down any words related to whales that you see.

2. Spelling Practice: Choose 5 whale-related words and practice spelling them out loud and then write them down on paper.

3. Create a Story: Use the words you've learned to write a short story about a whale adventure.

Second Grade Talking Points

• Whales are very big animals that live in the ocean. They are mammals, just like us, and need to breathe air from the surface.
• Some whales, like the blue whale, are the largest animals on Earth. They eat tiny animals called krill by filtering them from the water.
• Whales communicate with each other through sounds and songs. They use echolocation to find food and navigate in the ocean.
• It's important to protect whales and their habitats so they can continue to live and thrive in the ocean.