Science·Ocean Life·conceptual
Ocean Animal Variety
Recognise that the ocean is home to an amazing variety of animals — from tiny seahorses and colourful clownfish to enormous whales and sharks — and that ocean animals come in many shapes and sizes
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
- Name at least five different ocean animals
- Describe differences in size between small and large ocean creatures
- Express curiosity or wonder about the variety of life in the ocean
Assessment prompt
If Ocean Animal Variety visited an aquarium or watched an ocean documentary, could they name at least five different ocean animals and describe how different they are from each other?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.