Although little is know about why whales sing, researchers are developing theories that explain how whales are able to vocalize. Viewers get a short course in whale song and even get to listen to recordings of the haunting melodies produced by these magnificent creatures with an enriching video.

Concepts

whales, marine life, marine mammals, marine ecosystems, ocean habitats, oceans

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Allow class members to view the video, respond to the comprehension questions, and research some of the links out of class before returning for a full-class discussion

Classroom Considerations

• To restart the video, click the arrow on the right side of the screen

Pros

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related articles, and discussion questions

Cons

• None