Shark Teeth

                                                             Shark Teeth
Sharks have a lot of teeth, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Click on Shark Teeth (above) to learn more.

Marine Life: Benthos

Introduction to the Benthos group of marine life

The benthos group consists of organisms that live on or near the ocean floor. Learn about a few of the benthos organisms in Gulfstream Elementary's touch tank.

Mrs. Roy's Marine Science Flashcards

Mrs. Roy's Marine Science Classroom

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Welcome to our 4th Grade Marine Science Classroom!

Gulfstream Elementary School introduced it's new Marine Science Academy (grades 3-5) this school year.
Happily, my request to teach the 4th grade Marine Science class was granted. My learning theory follows a constructivist approach. Students learn by "doing" and collaborating with peers. To kick off our inaugural year, my students contributed to a whale adoption fund and we adopted a humpback whale, Crystal, for the school year.

                          Humpback Whale Breaching Video

71% of the Earth's surface is water, and what better way to learn about the water than to learn about the creatures that inhabit the water?

Match the Fin Game

We are currently studying whales and the differences between baleen and toothed whales. Join us in some interactive games. 

                                                      Baleen or Teeth?