STEM Whale Wonders: Big Ocean Animals & Ocean Care

Dive into an exciting underwater journey that introduces students to the incredible world of whales! This engaging MP4 video explores what makes whales unique, the different kinds of whales, how they survive in their habitats, and what we can do as humans to protect them. With vibrant animations and real-world environmental messages, students will understand the impact of pollution and how keeping oceans clean helps marine life thrive. This video is ideal for initiating discussions on ecosystems, conservation, and ocean stewardship.

Standards Alignment:

• NGSS 4-ESS3-2 (Earth Science): Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans—encourages awareness of environmental action related to ocean health.

• NGSS 3–5-ETS1-2 (Engineering Design): Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each meets the criteria and constraints of the design solution—students can brainstorm ways to reduce marine pollution.

• NGSS 3-LS4-3 (Life Science): Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all—supports understanding of whales’ ocean habitats.

• NGSS 2-LS4-1 (Life Science): Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats—reinforces comparing types of whales and their environments.

• NGSS K-ESS3-3 (Earth and Human Activity): Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and other living things—encourages younger students to take action for ocean conservation.