Lessons
The following sequence of lessons and activities examine the intersection of whale migration and human shipping in the Channel. The progression draws connections between this example, and similar corridors of animal/human intersection in student’s own communities. These elements can be completed in a 5E sequence, or as separate lessons.
Engage
Show: “This is a Whale Strike”
Show students whale strike photos. Discuss in a “See-Think-Learn” format
Discussion Guide
Suggested Duration: 20 minutes
Explore
Independent Research: Conservation in Action
Students will examine the resources below, completing a comprehension worksheet.
- Web. Experience: Whales Strikes
A story map showing the intersection of whale migration and shipping lanes.
islandvisions.org/whales
- Reading: “Safe Passage”
Story map of the different conservation zones and fishing history at the islands.
Island Visions pages 164-165
Link to Comprehension Worksheet
Suggested Duration: 40 minutes
Explain
Discussion: Why Does It Happen?
Discuss the causes and effects of whale strikes as a class.
Discussion Guide
Suggested Duration: 20 minutes
Elaborate
Activity: Local Species Interactions
Students will find, map, and describe an interaction between humans and animals in their community.
Activity Guide
Suggested Duration: 3 hours (some can be done as homework)
Evaluate
Classroom Discussion: Living Together
Students will discuss how they can make human movement and animal movement safer for everyone on land.
Discussion Guide
Suggested Duration: 30 minutes
