Water makes up more than two-thirds of our world. Within that water are more than 230,000 species of ocean life according to the World Register of Marine Species*. As part of of our new themed unit study, we will be learning about several of them. Over the course of several weeks (maybe even months), the Ocean Animals Unit Study will cover all subjects from Bible to Home Economics and everything in between. All the subjects are based around these Ocean Animals!
*WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species) passed the 200,000 species mark in 2010 in conjunction with the celebration of 10 years’ Census of Marine Life. Given an estimated 230,000 accepted described marine species, still 6,052 to go (plus the yearly increment of 2,000 newly described species). WoRMS aims to provide the most authoritative list of names of all marine species globally, ever published.
Facts About Ocean Animals – Unit Study:
In the first set of printables, we will be learning about 8 commonly known ocean animals. Simply click the picture above to download your free printable Ocean Animals fact sheets.
This set includes the following ocean animals:
- Orca (killer) Whale
- Sea Turtle
- Octopus
- Jellyfish
- Clown Fish
- Dolphin
- Crab
- Starfish
Each fact sheet includes the following about each of the above ocean animals:
- Kingdom
- Class
- Diet
- Type of Eater
- Habitat
- Lifespan
- Number of Young
- Fun Factoid
- Coloring page
The facts about ocean animals sheets also have some more information and suggest use ideas!
As you learn all about each animal, you can fill out the All About Animals template and add it to your growing Marine Life binder!
Facts About Ocean Animals – Unit Study Learning Toys:
- Eyelike Stickers: Ocean
- LEGO Creator: Clown Fish
- Lego Creator: Shark
- Ocean Life Play Set
- Melissa & Doug Sea Creatures Peg Puzzle
Douglas says
I love animals and found it very interesting in the part that you talk about ocean animals, I loved your article, I will share in social networks so that more people can see.
Emily says
Great resource, Thanks for sharing this at #HomeMattersParty
Beverly says
Great idea and so much fun for the kids.
Thanks for sharing at Over The Moon Party,
Bev
Laura says
What a wonderful creative unit you have created.
Thank you for sharing this with us at Thoughts of Home.
Vanessa says
I love this ocean unit studies. I am a homeschool mom as well and so much fun to be able to explore with your children. I would love for you to share your post at a linky party I am hosting. Thank you! http://diy180site.blogspot.com/2016/07/dishing-it-digging-it-link-party-106.html
Jamie says
How fun – what a great way to let the kids enjoy learning! Thank you for sharing it with us at the #HomeMattersParty
Marie says
This looks like so much fun and so informative! What a great freebie for homeschooling moms or just to help prevent summer slide in kids’ learning. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!
Stacey says
Absolutely wonderful! Where were you when I was teaching?
Thanks so much for joining Thoughts of Home on Thursday. We are just over the moon about the participation. Pinning.
Shelli says
I love your ocean animal fact sheets! Thank you so much for posting them!
Gabi says
WOW SO COOL! I can’t wait! 😀
I’ve got a pre-K’er & we r getting ready to start homeschooling officially, so I need all the help I can get!
Thx so much Kelli!
Kelli Miller says
Oh Pre-K is such a fun age! They WANT to learn and like all the crafts and such still. 🙂
Amanda @artsy_momma says
Can’t wait to see the rest – such a fun series!
Kelli Miller says
Thanks Amanda! I have actually added a bunch of things to the ocean theme unit – you can find them all here: https://3boysandadog.com/homeschooling/ocean-animals-unit-study/
KC @The Real Thing with the Coake Family says
These look fantastic! Thanks for this. I know my youngest daughter will LOVE these. She loves anything animal!
KC
Kelli Miller says
Thanks so much! I have had so much fun creating these.. and the ones coming soon 🙂
Heidi Ciravola says
Your animal fact sheets are awesome! This will make a great Florida beach study for us on vacation this coming year!
Kelli Miller says
Oh, Florida Beach Study!? I have a fun little Florida printable here: https://3boysandadog.com/2013/06/homeschooling-freebies-florida-state-study/
Cassie @ 3Dinosaurs.com says
Great series. I can’t wait to see it all!
Kelli Miller says
Thanks so much! That means so much coming from the Queen of Printables, Herself! 🙂