
Marine Mammal Monday: Marine Mammal Sounds
Ever wondered what it sounds like in the ocean?
Ages: 8-11 years old
- Behavior
- Sonar
- Natural history
Follow along with this activity guide or test your knowledge after you watch (there’s an answer key if you get stuck). Then dive deeper into the watery world of whales and another kind of ocean sound with this learning activity for youth ages 10 and up. Watch the recorded event here.
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sonar
natural history
Upper elementary
8 years
9 years
10 years
11 years
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