Level 5 Exotic Deep Sea Creatures PART 1

In this lesson, you will learn about some of the world's underwater wonders:

Exotic Deep Sea Creatures

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Use key vocabulary
• Identify the main idea of a written passage
• Discuss the details of Deep Sea Creatures

Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:

1. Complete the Warm Up Exercises
2. Complete the Talk Time Section
3. Review the Vocabulary Section
4. Play the Vocabulary Game
5. Watch a Video about Deep Sea Creatures
6. Read the Reading Comprehension Passage
7. Answer the Reading Comprehension Questions
8. Chit Chat- Talk about what you learned
9. Complete the Homework

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TODAY'S TIME

25 min

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Part 2

Today: Part 1

Part 2 — next class

Part 1 — Today

We will complete Part 1 in this class. Part 2 will be done next lesson.

Each lesson is designed for 2 classes.

Warm Up

Click the photo below to open the Deep Sea Vent Library. Learn about how scientists explore the depths of the ocean.

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Talk Time

Let's talk to each other!

Have you ever visited the ocean? Did you see any creatures in the water or in the sand?

What is your favorite sea creature and why? Have you ever seen one?

Did you know that scientists have only explored about 5% of the ocean. What do you think might exist that scientists haven't found yet?

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Vocabulary

Review the vocabulary for this section.

Adaptations

Changes that help living things survive

Bioluminescence

The ability to produce light

Photophores

Light-producing body parts

Invertebrates

Animals without backbones

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Reading Comprehension

Read the text below aloud.

The deep sea is home to some of our the most exotic creatures on our planet. The extreme conditions of the deep ocean, including high pressure, low temperatures, and complete darkness, have led to the development of unique adaptations among its inhabitants. These adaptations help deep sea animals survive their harsh environment. There is one exotic creature, known for its lure. This lure, which emits light, attracts prey in the dark waters. The anglerfish's ability to generate light is due to special located on its head. Another incredible animal is the giant squid, which uses its massive size and powerful tentacles to catch prey. It can grow up to 43 feet long and is one of the largest in the ocean.

invertebrates

bioluminescent

adaptations

photophores

Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!

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TopicVideo

Watch this video to learn more about the topic.

Which creature seems most dangerous to you? Why?

Are people scared of deep-sea animals because of their looks or their danger?

Should we protect rare deep-sea creatures even if we never see them? Why?

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Feedback

Share Your Thoughts!

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NEXT CLASS

Part 1 — done

Part 1 Complete

We will continue with Part 2 next class.

Part 2 — next class

Continue next time

Homework

Homework

Option 2:Research

Research a specific deep sea creature and create a mini presentation about it. What adaptations does it have for survival?

Option 1:Writing

Create your own deep sea creature with special adaptations. Write about how they survive in the depths of the sea.

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Photophores

Light-producing body parts

Bioluminescence

The ability to produce light

Adaptations

Changes that help living things survive

Invertebrates

Animals without backbones