Grade Level

K-2nd Grade

Objectives

Students will become familiar with dolphin physiology by naming the following body parts: flippers, flukes, and fins, and describing the function of each. By roleplaying how a dolphin/whale moves, they will demonstrate the difference between fish and whales.

Florida Sunshine State Standards:

Science SC.G.1.1.4: The student knows that animals and plants can be associated with their environment by an examination of their structural characteristics.

National Standards:

Content Standard C (K-4) – Characteristics of Organisms: Each plant or animal has different structures that serve different functions in growth, survival, and reproduction. For example, humans have distinct body structures for walking, holding, seeing, and talking.