What lives in the ocean, has ears, walks on all fours, and can reach a top speed of 18 miles an hour? Why, the sea lion, of course! A cute, animated video introduces viewers to the majestic aquatic mammal.

Concepts

mammals, marine mammals, adaptations, animal adaptations, environmental adaptations, climate change, algae, aquatic plants, oceans

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups investigate such topics as the seven different sea lions species, cases of toxic algae affecting marine mammals, sea lion attacks, and protections in place at sea lion beaches
• Include the video in a study of aquatic life or climate change

Classroom Considerations

• The clever animations and musical soundtrack make the video most appropriate for younger viewers
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Pros

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related articles, and a discussion question

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.3 SL.7.3 SL.8.3 SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3