Science·Ocean Life·conceptual
Ocean Animal Migrations
Know that many ocean animals undertake remarkable migrations — humpback whales travel thousands of miles between feeding and breeding grounds, sea turtles return to the same beach where they hatched to lay eggs — and understand these journeys are linked to seasonal food supplies and reproduction
Suggested ages 9–11
Learning journey
Your child is diving into ocean science — learning about marine ecosystems, animal migrations, how human activities affect the ocean, and the vital role oceans play in Earth's climate.
Evidence of understanding
- Describe at least one example of marine animal migration in detail
- Explain that migrations are driven by seasonal food availability and breeding needs
- Estimate the scale of these journeys (thousands of miles)
Assessment prompt
If Ocean Animal Migrations heard that a humpback whale swims from Antarctica to the tropics every year, could they explain why — that it's following food in summer and heading to warmer waters to have its baby?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.