Today we are learning about something that makes the ocean so unique from other bodies of water (like lakes, rivers, and ponds). What are some things that you notice are different? Well, today we are going to find out! *Make sure to take the very important survey at the bottom of the page* Writing TimeWrite your nameWrite the date: 5-21-20Write the word of the day: WAVESWriting Time Reminders: -Names can be all uppercase, or start with uppercase and then use lower case. -Parents write the date first, then kids write or trace it. -”Word of the Day” words reinforce the weekly theme and provide practice writing letters that may not appear in their names. Parents can talk about the word and encourage a story or drawing -Parents, your children may need help with these tasks, so feel free to practice along with them. Circle TimeRemember from Tuesday, the ocean is a huge body of water! Did you know the ocean water is not the same water that we drink? Ocean water is salty! Let’s test the difference! Fill two small cups with regular water from your faucet. Scoop some salt into one and stir until the salt dissolves→ disappears. What does the water in each cup look like? What does it smell like? Now, taste both. Take just a small sip; because, it is not healthy to drink a lot of ocean water (or salty water). Too much salt in our body will make us sick. What do you think? Does the salty water cup taste just like the ocean!? One of the things people love about the ocean is the waves. The waves you usually see at a beach are created by the wind. When the wind blows over a smooth still ocean, it creates little waves or ripples on the surface. If the wind grows stronger and blows harder (maybe from a strong storm), the waves grow bigger too. If the winds stop or change direction, the waves will stop growing but won’t stop moving. Another cause of waves is the gravitational pull between the moon and the sun on the earths surface. Once the waves have started moving, they continue traveling until they run into something--like a beach. Ripples
Waves Hitting Rocks Sometimes you will see big waves on the beach even when it is not windy. They most likely came from a storm from far away. We might also see waves called “sneaker waves”. They are very dangerous because they appear without warning→ they sneak up on you! Sneaker waves can knock people off their feet and sweep them into the ocean. The waves are even strong enough to lift logs and rocks and bring them down on people. Because people love to play on the beach and in the waves, it is very important to be safe when visiting. Here are some tips reported by the National Weather Service to keep yourself safe:
Daily Activity- Create a Fish *This Activity was made by Teacher Bayleigh * There are many different kinds of fish living in the ocean. They all have different shapes, colors, and designs. Some people keep fish as pets. We can be creative and draw our own fish. Follow the directions below to see what kind of fun shaped fish you will make. Play several times to make a “school” of fish. How many can you make? Materials needed:
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Extra Activity - Ocean in a BottleMaterials needed:
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Daily Book ReadingThree times a week, help your preschooler to pick out a book and read it together. Then, help your preschooler to create a journal entry using any of these same options from our book bag job.
Book Reading with Our TeachersToday, Ms. Anne will be reading us "Commotion in the Ocean" by Giles Andreae Fun Activity Ideas
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