WALT: Activate prior knowledge; make predictions; discuss.
A Prior knowledge: In groups, discuss what you know about the Arctic Ocean and the Southern Ocean. Where are they located? What do the oceans have in common? How are they different?
The Arctic Ocean The Southern Ocean
B Predicting: In pairs, predict whether you would find these creatures in the Arctic or Antarctica. Compare your answers with another pair and try to justify your predictions.
polar bears walrus
elephant seals albatross
Arctic Creatures
narwhal krill
penguins beluga whale Antarctic Creatures
C Discuss: In groups, explain how actions by humans can have a negative impact on life in the Arctic, Antarctic and its oceans. What are these negative impacts? How do they affect our seas?