Ocean Animals Unit Study
Why an ocean animals unit study? Here we sit in the Midwest. No ocean for hundreds of miles. Still, we are fascinated by the beach, the sand, the salt water, and the creatures that live in and around it all.
Below is a list of resources to help put together an ocean animals unit study.
Download our Animal Report Form found on our free printables page.



Creating An Ocean Animals Unit Study
When creating my own unit study, I like to have a backbone or spine to work from. I find that the more basic the better for us, since we like to follow rabbit trails of new interests – a lot. Often, I will choose a resource geared toward younger learners for my older children. I do this because resources for younger learners are usually more basic and don’t get too detailed. This way, we can add the details.
Ocean Animal Links And Resources
We have listed these ocean animal and other ocean-related resources by grade level if we felt a resource was definitely at a preschool level, elementary level, or middle & high school level. We also have a section for multi-ages.
K-5 Level Ocean Animals Resources
Sea turtle lesson with printables from TheHomeschoolScientist and 30 Facts About Sea Turtles
FloridaPanhandle.com has lots of activities and printables for grades K-2nd and grades and grades 3-5
Ocean Portal – National Geographic Kids
The Ocean’s Weirdest Creatures – National Geographic Kids
While searching for information about ocean animals, we came across some great resources for multiple ages:
Ocean Animal Encyclopedia – Oceana.org Excellent photos for younger children, brief descriptions and longer descriptions make this a resource multiple ages in your homeschool or group can use.
Marine Species Database – MarineBio.org This is another resource that can be used for a variety of ages. There are some animal behavior videos on some of the pages (check out the penguins and pelicans), as well as in-depth information for the more advanced learner.
Ocean Portal – National Geographic Kids
The Ocean’s Weirdest Creatures – National Geographic Kids
Studying Sea Turtles – The Homeschool Scientist – We have a list of activities and resources!
Shark Unit Study Links – The Homeschool Scientist
Ocean Animal Art And Crafts
Most of these crafts and activities are designed for young learners, but, seriously, my middle and high schooler still love a good craft!
Ocean Animal Crafts – DLTK-Kids.com
Sea Animal Crafts and Activities – BuggyAndBuddy.com
Sea Turtle Art – The Homeschool Scientist
Sea Shore Chalk Pastel Video Art Course – ChalkPastel.com
Shark Art Study from ChalkPastel.com
Ocean Animals Field Guides
I’ll admit. I have a serious field guide addiction, but what is a nature study without one?
