Kelp in the Classroom
A student created piece, which serves as a model of possible for extensions for our first grade unit, or for publishing student poetry. Specifically discusses the needs of natural habitats. Visit the Engineering and Design Module of Grade 1 Curriculum to see curriculum connections.
Things To Do by Elaine Magliaro
With playful prose and vivid art, Things to Do brings to life the small moments and secret joys of a child’s day. There are wonders everywhere. This is a great book to explore the elements of poetry. Visit the Engineering and Design Module of Grade 1 Curriculum to see curriculum connections.
Ocean Soup by Stephen Swinburne
This book is filled with poems about tide-pools and the ocean’s ecosystem. It even has its own website with additional resources! Visit the Student-led Research Module of Grade 1 Curriculum to see curriculum connections.
A Shark Is Sun by Stephen Swinburne
A Shark is the Sun Shark eats tuna,Tuna eats mackerel, Mackerel eats sardine,Sardine eats zooplankton,Zooplankton eats phytoplankton,Phytoplankton eats sun. So…shark eats sun. Check out this website for other food chain poems by Stephen Swinburne including his book Ocean Soup. Visit the Student-led Research Module of Grade 1 Curriculum to see curriculum connections.
Sea Animal Songs and Poems
These resources offer many songs and poems about sea creatures that can be used with your students.
The Antarctic Food Chain Song
To the tune of Itsy Bitsy Spider, this song/poem teaches students about the importance of the food chain in an interactive and fun way. The Antarctic Food Chain Itsy, bitsy, planktonFloating in the sea.Along comes the krilland eats it easily. Next comes the penguinand the leopard seal,The antarctic killer whalefinishes up the meal! SeaWorld offers […]
In the Sea by David Elliot
Poetry about marine animals and habitats. Visit the Inquiry Launch Module of Grade 1 Curriculum to see curriculum connections.
At the Sea Floor Café: Odd Ocean Critter Poems by Leslie Bulion, illustrated by Leslie Evans
Poetry about marine animals and habitats. Visit the Inquiry Launch Module of Grade 1 Curriculum to see curriculum connections.