How many zones are in the ocean and how did they get their names? Join the dolphin scientists in their exploration of the different zones in the ocean and the kinds of animals living in them.

Concepts

ocean habitats, ocean zones, oceans, oceanography

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Design a worksheet that has leaners answer questions as they follow along with the video
• Flip the classroom and have viewers watch the video at home saving class time for further exploration of the topic

Classroom Considerations

• Use video number 14, out of 26 Earth science videos, as an introduction to the ocean zones or a unit on ocean ecosystems

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Adds a twist with having the dolphin scientists host the show
• Real-world images support the facts and info

Cons

• Both speakers talk quickly

Common Core

RI.2.7 RI.3.7 RI.4.7