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title: "Ocean Animal Variety"
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# Ocean Animal Variety

Recognise that many kinds of animals live in the ocean, including seahorses, clownfish, whales, sharks, crabs, and octopuses, and that they differ in size and shape

Subject: Science · Area: Ocean Life · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/ocean-animal-variety-mt_ytUG3yjCYt

## Ready when they can

- Name at least five different ocean animals
- Describe differences in size between small and large ocean creatures
- Ask a question about an ocean animal to find out more about it

## Lesson: So Many Ocean Animals

Many kinds of animals live in the ocean. Ocean animals come in different sizes and shapes.

Seahorses and clownfish are small. Blue whales and great white sharks are large. Crabs walk on the sandy sea floor. Octopuses can hide among rocks. Sharks and clownfish are fish. Whales, crabs, and octopuses live in the ocean too, but they are not fish.

*(drawing: This list names five different ocean animals.)*

**Example.** Mia watches an ocean video. She names a clownfish, a seahorse, a shark, a stingray, and a whale. All five live in the ocean. A crab or an octopus could join her list too.

Curious means wanting to learn more. You can ask a question about an ocean animal, such as 'How big can it grow?' or 'Where does it hide?' Your question can help you find out more.

**Recap.** The ocean holds many different animals, both tiny and huge.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Opens up

- [Classifying Ocean Animals](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/classifying-ocean-animals-mt__aHSZTm5k5)
- [Ocean Animal Adaptations](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/ocean-animal-adaptations-mt_9EoS35vaYB)
- [Coral Reefs](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/coral-reefs-mt_AxGPeVRm__)
- [Ocean Food Chains](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/ocean-food-chains-mt_l6OpmOKMuT)
- [Whales & Dolphins Are Mammals](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/whales-and-dolphins-are-mammals-mt_mRCPP_Ab2W)
- [Ocean Depth Zones](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/ocean-depth-zones-mt_sQpIV0-qY7)
- [Rock Pool Habitats](https://lightmysky.com/learn/science/rock-pool-habitats-mt_w2u9bXP9n7)