Uses marcus pfisters the rainbow fish to teach children about friendship and ways you should treat friends. Rainbow fish and the big blue whale lesson plan for prek. Worksheets are the rainbow fish, literacy stations teaching activities, rainbow fish and the big blue whale, rainbow fish shape and color hunt lesson plans by julie sewell, the frank foundation, new fish lesson plan, using books to support social emotional development, under the sea work and crafts by 1. An introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of blue whales is an exemplary. Teachers home lessons and ideas books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store. The blue whale is the biggest creature that has ever lived on earth bigger than an elephant or even a dinosaur. Whales can be grouped into those that have teeth and a single blowhole, and those that have two blowholes. It introduces this species to young naturalists in the primary grades k1, who are mastering reading skills. They only eat krill and have to migrate to warmer waters in the winter season. This rainbow fish and the big blue whale lesson plan is suitable for prek 3rd grade.
The book opens with a message from the author about how the blue whale is endangered and less than 10,000 of them are living in the world today after they were hunted they are now protected and hunting them is banned. This mini book focuses on the blue whale and gives several examples of scale to describe. This species was once abundant, but advances in whaling technology made it easier for people to hunt them. Watch this big blue whale nursery rhymes collection by little treehouse. Teach preschoolers about whales with these activities. Before starting this lesson, the teacher should cut the shape of a whales head and the shape of a whales tail out of chart paper. Tell students that this book will be about a problem between rainbow fish and the whale. They will also participate in fun activities to reinforce newly learned facts. Make them as lifesized as possible based on the information at blue whale and american cetacean society fact sheet. Students will learn how to define and identify a whale, then read about different types. Measuring and graphing the length of blue whales edivate. The lifestyle of a whale was told and the details about the body was described.
Wiith lots of little fishes your child can fill this page up with different colors and maybe get some counting practice in too. This blue whales all smiles, showing off his baleen teeth. Educate your students about whales and the book amazing whales. The blue whale is the largest type of baleen whale and the heaviest animal to exist. The blue whale is the largest animal to have ever lived. Before starting this lesson, the teacher should cut the shape of a whale s head and the shape of a whale s tail out of chart paper. We hope you enjoy watching this animation as much as we did making it. The lesson uses the nonfiction picture book big blue whale by nicola davies to present factual information about blue whales and the fiction picture book dear mr. They can also be grouped as either toothed or baleen. An introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of blue whales is an exemplary science book for young children. This pack has everything you need to teach about whales lesson suggestions. Learning about the real 52 hertz whale, who sings at a frequency of about 52 hertz instead of 10 to 20 like most baleen whales. As part of a study of marcus pfisters rainbow fish and the big blue whale, kids engage in a series of friendshipthemed.
Rainbow fish and the big blue whale a lesson plan about. Show students the book rainbow fish and the big blue whale. This clip comes from the bbc series the blue planet which i cant recommend enough for any armchair naturalist. Jan 10, 2015 rainbow fish and the big blue whale a lesson plan about. Hes been around since the late 80s that we know of, and i couldnt believe i hadnt heard of him before. Big blue whale is a nonfiction childrens book that tells the reader us about the characteristics and lives of big blue whales. As others have mentioned, this book is excellent paired with is a blue whale the biggest thing there is. It includes excellent information about the blue whale and a nice doublepage spread to give you an idea of its size in comparison to a human. The blue whale by jenni desmond is a wonderful informational text about the blue whale. Learn what the blue whale eats, where it travels, and how it communicates in this colorful book. Displaying all worksheets related to the rianbow fish. Rainbow fish and the big blue whale lesson plan scholastic. Ask students if they have read any other books about rainbow fish.
Whale theme alphabet letter w theme puzzle preschool. Whales activities, worksheets, printables, and lesson plans. Writing i printed out wh a le in large dotted font onto card stock and laminated the page for my son to work on his writing via tracing. Ask students if they have read any other books about rainbow.
His song has some characteristics of blue whale and fin whale songs, so maybe hes a hybrid of the two. The colorful illustrations, music cd, and facts guide the reader into the wonderful undersea world of blue whales through. Learn about sea creatures through stem activities for stink and the shark sleepover. The rainbow fish by marcus pfister is a sweet story with an important lesson. There are two comprehension questions per section 8 total for students to answer. First graders explore human psychology by reading a book in class.
List includes books for young kids, approximately age 38. In this friendship lesson, 1st graders identify the benefit of friends and strong relationships while reading the book the rainbow fish. The aim of this lesson plan is for students to acquire the language necessary for describing size, weight, height, speed, length, width, etc, while. The blue whale lesson plan 9182 downloads sentence reconstruction slideshow optional 4978 downloads lesson plan outline give out copies of the three puzzles included in the pdf download and ask students to complete them. This minibook focuses on the blue whale and gives several examples of scale to describe how big they really are. As part of a study of marcus pfisters rainbow fish and the big blue whale, kids engage in a series of friendshipthemed activities using materials contained in this richly detailed 8page packet. The aim of this lesson plan is for students to acquire the language necessary for describing size, weight, height, speed, length, width, etc, while learning about the blue whale. Bluestreak wrasse cleaning lionfish mouth at kenting, taiwan. The beautiful illustrations and wealth of information inside make this book truly amazing. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. In this lesson plan for rainbow fish and the big blue whale, students make their own rainbow fish and use them to retell the story.
The walrus and the whale grades 35 a bubble net and a buffet an earth day song bumblebee bat cookiecutter sharks crustaceans do animals have bellybuttons. Reading templates and projects, grading rubrics, and free. Blue whale break students into two groups and assign them to either the head or tail of the whale. This lesson helps students with their reading skills as they learn about generosity.
When they are finished, display the models in the classroom, either by hanging them on the wall or laying them flat on tables or on the floor, in the case of the whale. This is big blue whale by nicola davies by candlewick press on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Big blue whale preschool music, preschool lessons, preschool activities. Flippers and whiskers food webs going batty great white sharks how does sonar work. The book opens the readers imagination into the magnificent creature and life of the blue whale.
This packet contains comprehension questions to accompany the book rainbow fish and the big blue whale by marcus pfister. This blue whale s all smiles, showing off his baleen teeth. Friendship activities for the rainbow fish a to z teacher. Expand your character education instruction and sel development by choosing printable lesson plans for book titles typically available in your school or personal library. This whale resource has almost 150 pages full of everything you need for your whale theme. Each activity helps students work towards proficiency in common core skills. This book study is full of activities, writing prompts, and lesson ideas to use after reading. Whales lesson plans and thematic units how big is a blue whale students will learn about the size of the blue whale and practice measuring skills. Rainbow fish and the big blue whale a lesson plan about building.
Be sure to share the fact that the blue whale is the biggest animal to ever live on earth. They are now protected internationally by a moratorium on whaling, and their numbers are rising. It includes whale science, reading, and nonfiction writing activities to teach all about whales toothed whales and baleen whales. We hope you enjoy watching this animation as much as we did making it for you. Talk about the concept of big and little while making these big whales. There are many different species of whales, differing in size and shape. The blue whale in particular will be very large and may be a bit unwieldy. Mar 18, 2015 dance n beats is a preschool learn to dance dvd program.
Reading and writing about whales using fiction and nonfiction. With the rise of factory ships, blue whale populations plummeted. This song invites children to build patterning and rhythm skills. In the opening scene, we are introduced to the biggest animal that has ever lived on our planet. Apr 14, 2017 1 week english planning based around the blue whale and the antarctic. Use this lesson plan to guide your instruction on whales. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Jun 15, 2015 this feature is a guide to using informational readaloud text, amazing whales.
Explore the az list of free lesson plans by book title, thematic topic, or grade level. It is a unique creature that breathes, sings, and experiences life through the senses of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. In this unit, students record their work in their blue whale discovery data. This blue whale coloring page will appeal to any child who loves the ocean. Jun 02, 1997 big blue whale is a beautifully illustrated factual book all about the life of a blue whale. The book does a great job of illustrating differences in size between various animals and describing basic whale physiology and behavior. Though written almost as a narrative, illustrations show the main character as he discovers interesting facts about the blue whale. There are also character webs to determine character traits, as well as a summary organizer. When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a. Detailed planning includes activities differentiated at least 3 ways, a guided reading session with 3 levels of text with sat style questions, daily spag activities, success criteria for every lesson and all resources. The lesson uses the nonfiction picture book big blue whale by nicola davies to present factual information. The children can color the whale after it is assembled. Keith interviews chad, the blue whale kenai fjords national park narwhals nunavut and confederation. As they study ocean life, students will participate in shared research and writing projects, make a recycled craft, and illustrate their own comics.
It is a perfect choice for the start of the school year or any time your students could use a reminder about the importance of sharing and treating others with kindness. Although a subscriptionbased site, they do have enough free resources about whales to merit a visit. Break students into two groups and assign them to either the head or tail of the whale. This way, your preschoolers can make a big blue whale. Depending on the level of your students, whole class, small. A big blue whale is the biggest creature on earth with the size of 100 feet long and weighs 150 tons. Informational nonfiction, 214 words, level h grade 1, nonfiction series, lexile 440l multilevel book also available in levels r and z blue whales are the largest animals on earth, but there are many other interesting things to learn about them. Question words such as what, why, when, where and who. The rainbow fish lesson plan by charles clemmons this is a reading lesson for special educationearly elementary students. These childrens books about whales include books on endangered whales and the beauty and grace of. The songs of the humpback whale lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Students will have a whale of a good time in this lesson in which they use fiction and nonfiction texts to. Lesson plan from scholastic created by scholastic view on scholastic. Jan 10, 2015 rainbow fish and the big blue whale a lesson plan about building relationships stay safe and healthy.
The book is not included in this packet and will need to be purchased separately. Fascinating, brave and tender, this is a story like no other about a song like no other. Songs of the humpback whale lesson plans for teachers. Reading and writing about whales using fiction and. Dance n beats is a preschool learn to dance dvd program. A whale of a scale o most students could crawl through one of their major arteries o most elephants weigh less than the tongue of a blue whale o a single breath could inflate 2000 balloons o eats enough food in one day to fill 64,000 cereal bowls o loudest as well as largest animal can reach 188 db, 3 times louder than a human can shout. Planning for the early primary stages teachingenglish. If friendship were a soup, what ingredients would be in it. Stem activities for stink and the shark sleepover teachervision. Download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art. Blueberry by simon james to demonstrate how a letter can be used to ask questions and foster inquiry about blue whales. Rainbow fish and the big blue whale by marcus pfister. Keep it up throughout the year to reinforce the idea that they are a community with lots of wonderful differences. Activities supplement the book and are not intended to replace the book in any way.