Whales are marine mammals in the cetacean group, which also includes dolphins and porpoises. Baleen whales filter prey from the water, while toothed whales use teeth to catch food. This guide compares their sizes, habitats, diets, and adaptations. Scroll down to find our free printable 3-part cards of 12 types of whales. Video: Socratica Kids […]
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Blue Whales and Parts of a Baleen Whale: Free Printable
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, are part of a special group called baleen whales. These massive creatures can grow up to 100 feet long and move gracefully through the ocean. Baleen whales, like blue whales, eat tiny organisms such as krill using special comb-like structures in their mouths called baleen plates. This way […]
Antarctica: Learning About Whales
We love whales! Here are a few of the books we’ve been using Some of the children spontaneously took out the world puzzle map and globes while they examined the books about whales. I love when they start doing these things on their own! One of our parents emailed us this little gem: “You must have […]