Fish or Marine Mammal?

*Please note this class should be taken by a 6-8 year old but could be taken by an older 5 year-old who can read at a first grade level or above, has a great attention span, and is needing enrichment.  In addition, for an advanced 7-8 year-old who has a particular interest in marine life, this class may be a refresher, rather than a source of new information.  Also, to take this class, it is helpful if students can read at a first grade level or above.  . 

The class will run as follows:
-Introductions
-Conversation starter regarding life under the sea used as an ice breaker and for teacher to test students' prior knowledge
-Slide show with short video clips and photos (students will be able to take turns sharing comments or asking questions pertaining to the information during the slideshow)
-Teacher will review characteristics of both fish and marine mammals with students while they fill out their graphic organizer
-Teacher vs.Student game: 
Teacher will give fish or marine mammal clues. For example, the teacher will talk about characteristics of a dolphin or shark. The students will pick the correct card (they will use their picture cards cut from the printable sheet) then hold up the correct answers. If all the students choose the correct card, they get a point, if not the teacher gets a point. 
-Any extra time will be used for the students to share a story or item about their favorite fish or marine mammal.