Sail The Five Oceans!

Kiona Morehead

Content Area : Social Studies

Grade Level : 2

Summary : The purpose of this instructional power point is to inform students of the five oceans and quiz them on the information given in the slides.

Objective/Target : Given the names and descriptions of the five oceans, the student will be able to identify them with 100% accuracy.

Standard : 2.14 Construct a globe of the four hemispheres, seven continents and five oceans using the equator and prime meridian.

Accomplishment : Gain knowledge of the location and characteristics of the five oceans.

Pacific Ocean

The Largest Ocean

Spans across from South America to Australia and West Asia

Covers more than 30% of the Earth’s surface.

The Ring of Fire

Atlantic Ocean

The 2nd largest ocean

About Half the size of the Pacific Ocean

Located between the continents of North America, South America and Africa.

Indian Ocean

The 3rd Largest ocean

Located between Africa, Southern Asia and Australia

Largest Breeding grounds for Humpback whales

Arctic Ocean

Located around the North Pole across the Artic Circle

The Coldest of all the oceans

Polar Bears live on the Arctic Ice

Southern Ocean

Located around the South Pole along the Antarctic circle

Home to Emperor Penguins

Which ocean is the largest breeding ground

for Humpback whales?

Arctic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Correct!

Yes! The Indian Ocean is the largest breeding ground in the world for Hump Back Whales.

What ocean is the 2nd Largest

Ocean?Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Anarctic Ocean

Correct!!

The Atlantic Ocean is the 2nd Largest Ocean in the world.

Which ocean is known for the Ring of Fire?

Southern Ocean

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Correct!!!

The Pacific Ocean is know for an area full of volcanic eruptions known as the Ring of Fire

Conclusion

Good job! You have now learned about the 5 oceans and the important facts. Now lets set sail!

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