Make a splash in the world of aquatic science using our interactive activities to learn about the importance of preserving and protecting our aquatic habitats. This kit was developed to complement programs delivered by the Atlantic Science Enterprise Center (ASEC). Programs were developed by Ingenium in partnership with ASEC and focus on aquatic sciences. The activities are available for use to anyone but are especially useful to introduce aquatic science concepts to students before or after an in-person ASEC program. The activities are intended for students in grades 6 to 10, however, activities can be adapted for use with any grade level or age group.
How to use this digital activity kit:
- Choose a presentation
- Test knowledge with the corresponding activity
To support teachers and students through this learning experience, this activity kit includes:
- Presentation slides with background information
- Curriculum connections
- Links to interactive online activities
Activities
Activity 1 - Ocean Zones
Discover species that live in each ocean zone and learn how they adapt to extreme conditions.
Curriculum connections: identifying species adaptations and physical characteristics, describing ocean zones, habitats
PPT to present the activity to the class
Activity 2 - Who Eats Who
Test your knowledge of the interactions of the sun, plants and animals
Curriculum connections: energy transfer, critical thinking, analysis
PPT to present the activity to the class
Activity 3 - Dissection of a Cod
Dissect and record findings for your cod specimens to consider how we might improve the sustainability of cod fishing.
Curriculum connections: critical thinking, analysis, forming and testing a hypothesis, organizing data
Activity 4 - Ultimate Species
Create a new aquatic species with advantageous adaptations
Curriculum connections: critical thinking, interpretation, species adaptations, invasive species
PPT to present the activity to the class
Program Details
- View all programs at the Canada Science and Technology Museum
- View other programs related to Earth & Environment, Sciences
- View other programs for: Grade 6 - Grade 10 (Ontario) or Elementary Cycle 3 - Secondary Cycle 2 (Quebec)