DOCUMENT RESUME ED ,164.354 SE, 026 343 TITLE Whale Multi-Disciplinary Studies: 'A Marine Education Infusion Unit..Northern New England Marine Education ProjeCt. INSTITUTION Maine Univ., Orono. Coll. of Education. SPONS AGENCY National Oceanic and,Atmospheric Administration (DOC), Rockville, Md. National Sea Grant Program., PUB DATE Jan'79 , 63p.; For related documents, see SE 026 336-342; Not . NOTE available in hard copy' -due' to copyright restrictions; Contains occasional_ maxginal,I,egibility I - EDRS PRICE He Not, Available-from_EDRS, DESCRIPTOR Biological Sciences; Elementary Education; 4Elementary School Science; tmvironmentaI Education; History; *Instructidnal Materials; *Marine Biology; _Natural Resources:. *Oceanology; Science Education; .*Water Resources - . IDENTIFIERS *Whales. ABSTRACT e This multidisciplinary unit deals with whales, whaling lore, and history, and the interaction of the whale withthe complex.matine ecosystem. It seeks: to teach adaptation of marine organiSis. It portrays the concept that man 'is, part of the marine- ecosystem and manIs activitiesi-can deplete and degrademarine_ ecosystems, endangering the survival of species and affecting marine habitats. The unit is targeted at grade level 4, 5, or 6, but may be adapted for K-12. It requires a minimum of 15 classroom hours or- may be expanded to a full year's program. (RE) -7 N *************************t*i******************************************* * Reproductions suppli,ed-by RDRs. aret4e%best,that can be made * * fro*m the original document. -rs . * ******Ip*******************************************4********************- II 'Northern New England Marine Education Project . A College>of.Education 'University of Maine, at Orono Orono, -Maine A Maine -. New.-Hampshire Sea Grant Project Supported in-Part by NOU., Office of, Sea Grant, U. S. Department of Commerce andby The. College of Education, Universityof,Maine ''PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, MATERIAL IN MICROFICHE ONLY EDUCATION a WELFARE NATIONALdNSTITUTE OF HAS/BEEN GRANTED BY EDUCATION ' vi W .1t-ti2O THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRO- DUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION9.RIGIN- ATING IT POINTS OF VIEW OFEOPINIONS TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRE- SENT OFFICIAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF `INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC), AND EDUCATION POSITION ORPOLICY USERS OF THE ERIC SYSTEM." WHALE MULTI- DISCIPLINARY STUDIES. A Marine Education Infusion Unit \ C c.-0 Northern NewEngland Mat Ine Educ'ation Project Project Staff: Butzow, Project Directoi John Harry H.Dresser, Assistant Direct WesleyHedlund, project .Assistanti University of'Maine College of Education., Or Maine Acknowledgements _This unit was'prepared and trial testgd in, schools in -Maineand Each of New Hampshire duringspring .1978. theunits in this Marine Education Programwere-trial t-sted in a minimam of five classrooms suggestions -and were revised as aresult of by'P1V°0Perating teachers: working phi390Phywas derived Parts of these unitsand much of our c.D.A.s.T, developed at the University of Delaware and we from project, Stegner:director, of gratefully acknowledgethe leaderShiP of Ur. Robert L. These materials were trial tested under thesuper- project C.O.A.S.T. director Dr. Les and were written by, vision of former assistant the University of Maine (Orono) and graduate students ineducationat cooperating teachers inthe schools of Union, Maine; Freeport, Maine; We call these units trial units - because and Hampton, NewHampshire. in Your classroom and modify them to suit we hope youwill. try' them your situation. John w. lutzow Project Director ', JanuarY 1979 material you are encouraged to No. copyright isclaimed for these desire. copy and usethem ks you NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND MARINE:EDUCATION:PROjECT \ ANNOTATED LIST OF INFUSION UNITS!47g .., o Trial Edition A 4 . ) 0 z shells (living,ahtl non-living). 1 K Clams and Other.Crrtters: a unit on homeeconogiits, math and Includes crafts, science, language arts, ... other areas (ButZow and-3ones) .-, ....._._ r co.be-used irimany subje-dt- K & 1Marine Art: art and craft activities . , _ , K areas (Picket) -;... _ aquarium setup. Language 2 The Aquarium: revolves around-a frethwafer arts, math, science, art and,others.(Kilfoyle) e economics and naturalhistory The Beaver: a study of the,hi-stary, of the beaver. Social studios, language arts,music, arts'', `crafts,'. 'science, math ( DiSilvestro) biology, literatu 4 The Lobster: explores the economics, history, of the lobsier.. HomeecOnomics.art, crafts, science, social studies, literature. (Kilfoyle),: a complete studyof the history, biology and 5 Whales and Whaling:- economics of-whales.and whaling. Language arts, music, math, r science; social studies, arts,crafts, industrial arts. (Picker, Carkin) surveys the development of ships,with 6 Our Heritage of Ships: literature, emphasis on New England. Science, art, music, crafts, language arts, social studies. (GJueck, Butzow) explores ships.,and seaways toddy, 7 Shills, Shipping and waterways: with emphasis on New England.Social studies with' excursions into science, arts. (Gtueck, Butzow) three part approach to 8 Coastal Indians of Northern NewEngland: Inde- Indian studies, culminatingin an "Ihdian Day or Evening." pendent study suggested forPart II. Language arts, library science, music, art, crafts,social studies, marine science, industrial arts. (Picker, DiSilvestro) a Units are available from: Northern New England MarineEducation Project Shibles Hall, College ofEducation University of Maine-at Orono Orono, Maine 04469 t lb 4 TITLE:. Whale,Multi-Disciplinary Studies CONCEPTS: 3. Marine organisms interact in complex ecosystems. 3.2 Marine organisms are adapted to their' environments in differept ways. _ g_3.21 Marine organisms are adapted developmentally, structurally, functi&lally, and behaviorally' to their environment. CONCEPTS: 4. Man is part of the marine ecosystem. (peoples affects on whaleg through 4.2 Man's activities may deplete' and degrade whaling) marine ecosystems (endangering species) _ 4.21 Exploitation of marine and coastal environment can cause depletion of rtlanymarine species and degradation of habitats.- , GRADE LEVEL: 4, 50 6 (may be adapted for K-12) / - SUBJECTS: Language Arts, Music, Math, Art, History and Social Studies, Science, Dance, and Woodworking CLASS PERIODS: Minimum of 15 hours', maximum of 1 year AUTHOR: Clayton A. Caticin-(collatot of information) CONTRIBUTORS: Bill Bonyon, Beatrice. Bowen, NickDean, Gary Lawless, Nathan Lipfert, Cathy Ramsdell,: Wayne Robbins,Gale Ward. EDITOR: Harry H. Dresser,-Jr. ry LIS7,...47 APPENDICES' A' - General Whale Sheet (Grid'Activty);Whale ,Shapes and Sizes Compared. 4 B --Whales & Whaling Crossword Puzzles C - Sailor's Language Pre-test D - Using Whabing Expressions E - 19th .Centure Maritime Vocabulary - Whale Poetry G - Ship's Stores .List. H - Wleman's Pay I - Whale Reinforcement Game J - Whale Bingo' 1E:- Songs in Whaling Unit . r . Suggested Background Reading for All Teachersi Whales; Their Story. published by the: Vancouver Public Aquarium Association Stanley Park, P. 9, Box 3232 Vancouver, B. C.,CanadaV6B 3XB X) jiisiory/Language Arts/ Social Studies Teachers: Whaling by John 'Leavitt, Former Associate Cdrator Mystic Seapqrt Whalemen and Whaleships of Maine by Kennetl? Martin, Hatpsell Press, Brudswick, Maine Moby Dick. by Herman Melville. (classicComicbOok). International Whaling\Comm. find RelatedActivitle) by NOAA 4 The Story of Yankee Whaling (American Heritagebook) ) Music /Dance Teachersv Roll and,Go.,album guidebook Whale and Porpoise Voices, guidebook from Woods HoleOceanographic /' nstitute A GHFMS Newsletter V ...,,,V 179' '''' ISA 'Oongs of American Sailormen by Johanna Colcord. Songs of the Humpback Whale) Whale sounds albums by ./'Deep Voices Dr., Roger S. Rayne Songs of Yankee Whaling, Jakcet cover,. Sung by Bill Bonyun & Chorus Songs the WhalermeniSang by Gail Hunnington Art Teachers: There's a Sound in the Sea by Tamar Griggs Shape and eomparfson Chart of Whales by GeneralWhale ' "1- 4. Science Teachers: e1 College of the Atlantic Whale Sighting Report76. &,77 'Oceans (July-August 77)Vol4me 10, #4 issue on Whales A Field Guide to the Whales and Seals ofthe Gulf of Maine by the College of the Atlantic Project Jonah Whale, Role Playing booklet Math Teachers: cr."-- The Whalebook by theEndangered Species Products Note: A number of the exercises in this unit requirematerial which is not generally available locally. Therefore, we suggestthiat the teacher' order 5 these materials well in advance of the proposedteaching date. 0 F r \ 40. 1 r 4 r .orair 6 JIZSSON (ART.) 1 Objectives: 1. To develop an understanding of the actual shapds and sizes ofthe *Jr different whales. 2: To create whale scrimshaw from plastic bottles: 3. To create a whale mobile. 4, To appreciate the streamlined apes of, whales. Procedure: 1. Have studentsdeSign a U. S. government postage stamp illustrating whales. Have them develop a conservation oriented ttatement for-the 1, A whales. Stbdents thould use appropriate drawing, scald, price, U. S. ,govetriment postage lingo, perforated edges, adhesive and so on. Award some Tony Mallin Whale stamps for the winners: E\ "Save Our Whales" Order Whale Stamps From: Tony Mallin 6351 N. Oakley Avenue Chicago, IL 60659 ' 2. Make a 92 foot Gredt Blue Whale using grids/on the sohool playground. ( ;". 'If-the school property is in a wooded area, use surveyors tape to mark off the gi.ids. If.it is paved, lise'chalk to mark off the grids: