Oceans of the World! Hayley Orr

Content Content Area: Science Grade Level: 3rd Summary: The purpose of this activity is to give the students an opportunity to learn about the five oceans through an interactive activity. Standard: GLE 0307.7.1 Use information and illustrations to identify the earth’s major landforms and water bodies. Learning Objective: Given facts about the five oceans, the students will be able to answer questions about the material with 100% accuracy.

Ocean Facts! Did you know that there are five oceans on Earth? The five oceans are called the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and Southern Ocean. These oceans cover more than 71% of the Earth’s surface and are the largest bodies of water in the world! The largest oceans are the Pacific, Atlantic, and the Indian Oceans.

The Pacific Ocean The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world. It covers more than 30% of the Earth’s surface The deepest part of the Pacific Ocean reaches a depth of 35,827 feet.

The Atlantic Ocean The Atlantic Ocean is between the continents of Europe, the Americas, and Africa The Mid-Atlantic Ridge spreads beneath the Atlantic and is the longest Mountain Range on Earth! The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean on Earth!

The Indian Ocean The Indian Ocean is located between Africa and Asia. This ocean provides the largest breeding ground for the Humpback Whales! The Indian Ocean is an important transport route for Middle Eastern countries.

The Arctic Ocean The Arctic Ocean is located around the North Pole. The ice that covers this ocean shrinks 8% every ten years! This ocean is also home to the Lion’s Mane Jellyfish and Polar Bears!

The Southern Ocean The Southern Ocean is located around the South Pole. The Emperor Penguins call this ocean their home!

Question 1 What is the largest ocean? The Atlantic Ocean The Pacific Ocean The Southern Ocean The Indian Ocean

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Question 2 Where is the Indian Ocean located? Australia Between Europe and Asia Between Africa and Asia Around Africa

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Question 3 Which ocean does the Mid-Atlantic Ridge spread beneath? The Pacific Ocean The Arctic Ocean The Southern Ocean The Atlantic Ocean

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Question 4 At what percentage does the ice in the Arctic ocean shrink every ten years? 12% 8% 10% 5%

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Question 5 Oceans cover ____% of the Earth’s surface and are the ________ bodies of water on Earth. 86%, smallest 71%, largest 24%, largest 70%, smallest

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Question 6 What animal calls the Southern Ocean their home? The Peacock The Emperor Penguin The Polar Bear The Elephant

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Summary You have successfully guided through the oceans of the world! In this activity you learned all about the five oceans on Earth and important facts about each of them! Now you’re ready to test your knowledge in an interactive game!

Game! Put on your diving gear because you’re going deep into the ocean to learn how fish survive in the depths of our oceans! http://www.brainpop.com/games/invasion/

Works Cited http://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/ocean-facts-for-kids.html http://www.brainpop.com/games/invasion/

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