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Seemingly transparent, soft, and fluid, the jellyfish may act and look like jelly, but it doesn’t really resemble a fish! These remarkable sea creatures fascinate children and scientists alike, especially when jellyfish are larger than usual. In fact, jellyfish giants can be as tall as a human adult and teach us much about adaptability in their watery environment. Gliding gracefully along ocean currents is easy for these giants as they swirl and swim in their natural habitat. Learn the names of two of the largest jellyfish discovered on earth, and how lethal their sting can be. Discover how unique body structures aid in survival and feeding. Squishy, squiggly, and spongy are some of the adjectives that describe one of nature’s true wonders. What else will you discover underwater?
In this issue young marine biologists will:
- Read informational text about large jellyfish
- Understand unique body structures that help the jellyfish survive in the ocean
- Learn how jellyfish defend themselves and capture prey
- Use the newspaper to dive for jellyfish adjectives
- Calculate sums to solve size riddles
- Create compound words like “jellyfish”
- Follow visual guidelines to draw your own jellyfish creation
- Learn science vocabulary in context
- Search for facts and opinions in the news
- Write facts about a jellyfish that appeals to you
6 page PDF
