Exploring Saltwater Animals and Their Habitats

The video introduces first graders to saltwater habitats, focusing on vocabulary like plankton, regeneration, and shallow. It explains the characteristics of saltwater habitats, including oceans and seas, and describes the ocean floor's varied conditions. The lesson explores coral reefs and marine life, highlighting animals like starfish and lobsters. It also discusses predators such as hammerhead sharks and large marine animals like blue whales. The video concludes with a summary and prompts students to answer questions.

What is plankton?

• A small animal or plant that drifts in water

• A process of regrowing body parts

• A type of salt found in the ocean

• A large sea mammal

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What is regeneration?

• The movement of ocean currents

• A method of catching prey in the ocean

• The process of regrowing a missing body part

• The process of purifying salt water

What does 'shallow' mean?

• Very deep water

• A saltwater fish

• Water that is not very deep

• A type of ocean plant

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Why can't you drink salt water?

• It contains lots of salts

• It's too cold

• It contains harmful bacteria

• It's too hot

What is the largest ocean?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What makes a coral reef?

• Sand and rocks

• Large fish

• Tiny animals called corals

• Shells and pebbles

How do starfish move?

• They swim using fins

• They float with the current

• They crawl using tube feet

• They do not move

What is the favorite food of hammerhead sharks?

• Plankton

• Starfish

• Rays

• Seaweed

What helps blue whales stay warm?

• Their large size

• A layer of blubber

• Their speed

• Swimming in warm waters

What do blue whales eat?

• Small fish

• Seaweed

• Plankton

• Other whales