Introduction
	Task
	Process
	Resources
	Evaluation
	Conclusion

Introduction

Sarah and Abrahm were on board a very special ship, traveling through a strange and wonderful world. There were so many new sights to see! Sarah set the ship's controls on slow cruise, then settled in front of a big window.

"Look at that!" Abrahm shouted, pointing at something out the window.

Sarah pulled the ship in close to a funny-looking object that was attached to a rock. It looked like it was made up of dozens of long, skinny stalks. The stalks, which were swaying gently back and forth, all seemed to have little round tips.

Sarah and Abrahm decide to recruit special teams to help them investigate the wonders of the ocean.

The Quest

In this WebQuest, you will research an animal that lives in the ocean and describe its characteristics as well has its habitat.

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Task

In order to help Sarah and Abrahm, you have been assigned to this special mission. You and your team will dive into the ocean and explore. You will encounter many animals in your quest. You and your team will explore the layers of the ocean and the animals that live there. Your investigation will lead you to answer the following questions:

What might happen in a habitat if too many organisms are competing for the same food source?
What might happen in a food chain if one of the links (organisms) is removed?
How are producers and consumers interdependent?

Your team will create a flyer, a slide show, a brochure, or another project that your teacher approves, of your findings upon completion of your research.

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Process

You will research an animal. You will use both print and online resources.

You will use these questions to guide your research:

Questions:

1. Identify your animal and describe the physical features of the animal. What are some unique features of your animal?
2. What does your animal eat? Which other animal(s) eats your animal?
   (hint: Food Chain)
3. Describe the zone of the ocean where your animal lives?
4. Explore the reasons why your animal doesn't live in the other zones.

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Resources

Sea Turtle Dolphin Humpback Whale Sea Turtles Dolphin Facts All About Whales Sea World Dolphins Humpback Whale Leatherback Sea Turtle Bottlenose Dolphins La Vida de las Ballenas Tortuga Marina Delfines Ballenas Jorobadas Tortuga Marina Oasis Marino Oasis Marino Lantern Fish Octopus Manta Ray Lantern Fish Octopus Manta Ray Monterey Bay Aquarium Common Octopus Manta Rays Monsters of the Deep Giant Octopus Diving with Manta Rays Image of a Lantern Fish Pulpo Gentle Giants Tetra Linterna Pulpo Peces Cartilaginosos . Pulpo Caribeño Oasis Marino Shark Squid Eel Sea World Squid Gulper Eel All About Sharks The Squid American Eel Monterey Bay Aquarium Giant Squid Monterey Bay Aquarium Oasis Marino Monterey Bay Aquarium Monsters of the Deep Tiburon Calamar Reino Animal Tiburones . El ciclo de las Anguilas

Addtional Resources Yahooligans The Living Sea - Zones Oceans - Enchanted Learning Ocean Link - Food Web Sea World Treasures at Sea Encyclopedias Dictionaries Citation Machine Note-Taking DKC Ask Jeeves for Kids

Recursos en Español Yahoo Para Ninos Oasis Marino El Oftalmológica Chistes de animales Encyclopedia Britanica Aula del Mundo Oceanos y Mares Agenda del Mar .

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Evaluation

As you prepare to create your project and presentation, it is important to keep in mind the Scoring Rubric. This rubric will measure how well you and your team completed the tasks. Follow the guidelines on the rubric as you work on your presentation.

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Conclusion

Finally, you are Back on dry land! As you think about everything you saw and felt, you realize the ocean is a very special place. Only by working together and learning about the ocean, will they be appreciated and protected. What will you do to keep them special?

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Created by Patty Torres

Curriculum adapted from the
Northside Independent School District
Science Curriculum for 4th Grade

Credits:

Opening story taken from Journey to Another World in the NISD Science curriculum for 4th grade.