Conclusion

This lesson can be an essential part of the science curriculum when focusing on marine life. Students will learn an abundant amount of general information pertaining to Beluga whales, including but not limited to: physical characteristics, eating habits and the social environment of Beluga whales. This lesson also addresses other disciplines including Mathematics and Language Arts. Students will learn how to write a polished proposal that includes all of the information that they have researched. This lesson will also teach the students how to work cooperatively in groups as well as how to deliver a successful presentation.
 
 


Photograph by  Robyn Angliss
National Marine Mammal Laboratory
Alaska Fisheries Science Center