Science·Ocean Life·conceptual
What Is the Ocean?
Know that oceans are huge bodies of salt water that cover most of Earth's surface, and that the ocean is home to an enormous number of living things
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
- State that oceans cover more of Earth than land does
- Explain that ocean water is salty, unlike the fresh water in rivers and lakes
- Describe the ocean as home to a huge variety of living things
Assessment prompt
If you asked What Is the Ocean? to point to the oceans on a globe, could they show you and explain that most of our planet is covered by salty water where millions of creatures live?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.