Baleen Whales - Intro + Fun Facts + Illustrations + Games

Baleen Whales - Intro + Fun Facts + Illustrations + Games

• What is Baleen?
• How does it work?
• Which whales have baleen?
• Games + Fun Facts
• Coloring
• Illustrations & Facts:

1. Fin
2. Grey
3. Omurah’s
4. Blue
5. Minke
6. Right
7. Humpback
8. Sei
9. Bryde’s

NGSS Alignment

Kindergarten (K-LS1-1):

Structure and Function: Encourage examining how the features of baleen whales like baleen plates help them survive by filtering food.

Grade 1 (1-LS1-1):

Structure and Function: Lessons can focus on understanding how animal parts like baleen plates serve specific functions, supporting survival.

Grade 3 (3-LS4-2):

Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity: Describe how variations in characteristics like baleen can serve various functions in survival and adaptation.

Grade 4 (4-LS1-1):

Structure, Function, and Information Processing: Explore how specific structures (like baleen) function to support survival and growth.

CCSS Alignment

Reading Informational Text (RI.1.1, RI.4.1):

Students can use the baleen whales' subject matter to ask and answer questions about the text, explicitly referring to important details for understanding.

Writing (W.2.2, W.3.2):

Writing informative texts where students explain how baleen whales eat can support articulation of clear information on the topic.

Speaking and Listening (SL.3.1, SL.4.1):

Engage in collaborative discussions, building on the concepts of baleen function and marine ecosystems for understanding and communicating ideas effectively