Jump In And Take A Look Around

Letters of the Alphabet,
Sight words  K-3rd grade,
Sea Life,
Insects,
Brain Break,
Numbers 0-20


Books for RMDH 

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Toothed whales have only one blowhole and go to the surface of the water to breathe. Unlike humans, whales are not capable of breathing through their mouths. Humans breathe through their noses but can breathe through their mouths, if necessary. Think about when you have a really stuffy nose... Toothed whales like to eat octopus, seals, fish, penguins, dolphins and other whales. Beluga whales, narwhal whales, killer whales and sperm whales are some examples. Dolphins and porpoises are also members of the toothed whale family.

When penguins aren't busy swimming away from their predators they enjoy eating squid, krill, and small crabs. They eat meat so we consider them to be carnivores.

Here are a few interesting facts about penguins. But first things first. Let's just agree on one thing...they are so stinkin' cute!! They are very loyal to those in their families, communities and they waddle when they walk!!

Boys and Girls! I hope you have enjoyed this book about sea creatures. Sea creatures live amazing lives under and near the water. If these creatures are going to survive it is up to us to make sure that their habitats are not in danger. Let's do our best to make sure these animals are around for a long time! Have a great day!

Welcome to the amazing world in the ocean! I am glad that you are brave enough to dip your toes in the water.

Just kidding!! The ocean is just like any other area in nature. We need to have a healthy respect for it and knowledge of our surroundings. People who explore the oceans are called oceanographers. They work with different types of scientists to study ocean life.

Penguins can live for 15-20 years, even in such harsh living conditions. They can grow to heights between 16 inches and as tall as 45 inches. That is about the height of an average 2nd grader! Imagine that waddling down the halls at school. Penguins can also move quickly on land by sliding on their chubby bellies. It is called tobagganing. It is similar to people sliding down a snowy hill on their bellies. It is an easy way to get down the hills and slopes but it really is just plain FUN!!

Female polar bears can give birth to 1-3 cubs. She usually digs a large den in the earth and snow during the fall. She will have her cubs during the winter months. In the spring, she will emerge from her den and teach the cubs how to hunt and swim. A polar bears front paws are large and slightly webbed which helps them to  be good swimmers.

SCUBA diver Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus

Scientists from around the world study ocean life and how we can preserve it. 

One of the biggest threats to the survival of manatees is from humans. Manatees love to swim in coastal waters and that is where humans are often seen in their motor boats. The mantees can be seriously injured from the propeller on the boats. It is our responsibility to help the manatees survive by watching out for them if we are in a boat. We also need to keep litter out of the oceans. Hmmm, we have heard that same suggestion earlier in this book.

Whales inhabit all of the oceans in the world. Whales have been found in the coldest water and in the warmest water on the planet, Earth. The blue whale is the largest animal on this planet and they seem to really enjoy the cooler water temperatures. BRRRRRR!! Although most whales prefer the warmer water they can be found all over the globe. Some whales travel as much as 100 miles in a day! That is a serious work out!! Oceanographers and biologists are busy studying whales and their habitats. One thing that is causing a lot of trouble is the amount of pollution that is in the oceans. This is one reason why people need to recycle bottles, cans and other forms of plastic so it doesn't end up floating around in the oceans. We also need to put trash where it belongs, in the trash cans. We all need to be more aware of the ocean life and how pollution can destroy their habitat.

The majority of the world's penguins live below the equator. Take a look at the map of the 7 continents and you will see what I mean.

The equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Baleen whales are the second major type of whale. They have two blowholes. They get their name from the baleen plates that are in their mouths. Baleen is similar to the substance that our finger nails are made from, but thicker. The baleen helps to trap the small sea creatures that the whales eat. The end of the baleen looks like feathers and acts like a trap to catch shrimp, krill, small fish and very small creatures called zooplankton. They take in gulps of water and their baleen filters out larger animals. An occasional bird slips in there, too!

Manatees can grow as long as 8-13 feet and weigh between 440-1,300 lbs. They are a large mammal, floating around the oceans looking for a bite to eat. A female manatee will carry her baby for 12 months before giving birth in the water. Mother brings the calf to the surface to take its first breath. Baby manatees can weigh as much as 66 lbs. at birth.

Mama manatee and her cute calf. Say that 10 times fast!!

Penguins can weigh anywhere from 2 pounds at birth and grow as big as 88 pounds.

Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy! He looks just like you!!

Do you remember when I told you that penguins are wonderful members of their communities? When weather conditions get really bad, penguins huddle together to keep themselves and other penguins warm. Let's face it, they are amazing creatures!!

Come on in, the weather is, well, it is a little warmer in here!!

All penguins are black and white. They have oily feathers and layers of blubber to keep them warm in the freezing temperatures! Penguins cannot fly but they have stiff flippers, webbed feet and sleek bodies that help them to be amazing swimmers. They have to swim quickly or they will be dinner for the orca (killer whales) and leopard seals.

Leopard seal He looks a little hungry..

Polar bears can live between 25-30 years. They can grow as tall as 7-8 feet. They can also weigh between 900-1,600 lbs. Imagine seeing that coming at you on the ice. Yikes!! Just like all animals in nature, survival of the polar bears can depend on the actions of humans. As the temperature in the Arctic Zone continues to rise, it melts the ice that the polar bears need. Humans can cut down on air pollution by using electric powered cars and using less oil to heat our homes.

Polar bear 7-8 feet tall Man 5 feet 8 inches

People often see whales when they go out on a Whale Watch. A ship's captain will take excited tourists way out in the ocean and wait patiently for the whales to surface. Remember, they need to come to the surface to breathe. One of the most exciting things for a tourist to see on a whale watch is when a whale breaches. This is a scientific way of saying the whales jump out of the water!! Some whales can weigh as much as 330,000 lbs!!! Imagine the size of the waves when that baby hits the water again. It must be the world's largest cannonball!!

Manatees are very graceful swimmers. They have a very strong tail that will propel them in the water. They usually swim about 5 mph but can go as fast as 15 mph, if necessary. Manatees need to come to the surface to breathe and sometimes we only see their nose and nostrils above the surface. When a manatee needs to rest, they can remain under the water for as long as 15 minutes. That means they are holding their breath that long! When they are swimming under the water, they need to surface every 3-4 minutes to breathe.

Anyone know where a manatee can get bite to eat around here?

Blue geometrical pattern

Ocean Life Jump In And Take A Look Around....

Let's take a peek into the life a manatee. They are often called sea cows.

Manatees are mammals. They are warm blooded and need to swim to the surface to breathe. They eat a lot of plants so we call them herbivores.

Let's take a look at the wonderful world of whales. A whale is a large mammal just like humans. They are warm blooded creatures, they have hair but usually lose it soon after birth and must breathe air to survive. When a whale breathes, they do it through a blowhole on to top of their heads. Some whales have one blowhole and others have two blowholes. Whales can stay under the water for a long time but must return to the surface to breathe, just like humans.

A mother whale will carry her baby for 9-18 months before she gives birth. A baby whale is called a pup. The pup must learn to swim as soon as it is born and follow its mother to the surface to breathe.

Now it is time to take a look at the life of a polar bear.

Polar bears spend their lives in different areas in the Arctic Zone. They spend lots of time on the ice and in the frigid waters looking for food.  They also build dens to protect themselves from the severe weather conditions.

A polar bears diet usually consists of seals. They will sit patiently on the ice near the seals breathing hole. Seals come to the surface to breathe and rest. The polar bears wait for the right time and pounce on the seal. Polar bears need to build many layers of blubber to keep their bodies warm in the cold temperatures. You know what that means....they have to eat a lot of seals.

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