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LEARNING @ NBWM
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Whales and their kin are not only a source of amazement and awe, they are a great vehicle for teaching science. Whales – Giants of the Ocean blends many details of the lives of these fascinating animals into a multi-lesson program that connects students to a variety of life science topics. Through engaging presentations, video instructions and printed materials, teachers and students can explore these topics in school or at home.

Program Materials and Lessons

1. Getting Started
2. How Much Water?
3. Classification
4. How Big Are Whales?
5. Create a Critter
6 & 7. Whale Adaptations
8. Sound
Supplemental Materials
Additional Resources

  • ​Academic Standards
  • ​Table of Contents
  • Supplemental Materials
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  • About
  • Explore
    • Whales Today Virtual
    • Docent Moments
    • Museum Topics >
      • Old Dartmouth History
      • Whale Biology
      • Whaling History >
        • Yankee Whaling
        • Lagoda
        • Grand Panorama
        • Cultures of Whaling
      • Captain Paul Cuffe
      • Local Women's History
      • Decorative Arts
  • Energy and Enterprise
  • Learn
    • Creature Feature
    • Lessons >
      • Whales - Giants of the Ocean
    • Activities
  • Create
    • Ocean Beats
    • Common Ground
  • Resources
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