Learning objectives
- Describe ocean habitat zones in simple terms
- Contrast a filter feeder with a predatory carnivore
- Name two human pressures on marine wildlife and one positive action
Suggested sequence
- 1 Ocean habitat hub
Biome reading
- 2 Filter feeders
Diet contrast
- 3 Blue whale
Flagship profile
- 4 Great white shark
Predator profile
- 5 Whale sounds
Engagement extension
Discussion prompts
- How can the largest animal eat some of the smallest prey?
- Why do ship strikes and fishing gear affect so many marine species?
- What can inland students still do for ocean wildlife?
Frequently asked questions
Do we need an aquarium visit?
Helpful but not required. Profiles and the ocean hub carry the core content; a virtual specimen or video can substitute.
Is shark content age-appropriate?
Focus on ecology and conservation status, not scare narratives. The great white profile is factual and answer-first.
How do citizen-science links fit?
On species pages, Sources include iNaturalist and GBIF searches — useful for a homework “find a recent observation” task.