Science·Ocean Life·conceptual
Coasts & Beaches
Know what a coast or beach is — the place where land meets the ocean — and that different coasts can be sandy, rocky, or muddy, each with different plants and animals
Suggested ages 5–7
Learning journey
Your child is discovering ocean life — learning about the amazing variety of sea creatures, how they depend on each other for food, and exploring special ocean habitats like rock pools and coral reefs.
Evidence of understanding
- Define a coast as where land meets the ocean
- Describe at least two types of coast: sandy, rocky, or muddy
- Name an animal likely found at each type of coast
Assessment prompt
If Coasts & Beaches visited a sandy beach and then a rocky shore, could they describe how the two coasts look different and name animals you might find at each one?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.