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Which subject	Science
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Whales
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: Exploring the World of Whales

A Whaley Good Start!

Maori proverb: “He oranga ngākau, he pikinga waiora” – A healthy heart leads to a thriving life.

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🎵 Whale Song Challenge

Begin the lesson by playing a fun, catchy song about whales. You can use a popular children’s song like “Baby Beluga” or any engaging whale-related tune. Encourage the students to sing along and mimic whale sounds!

🐳 Whale Show-and-Tell

After the song, invite students to sit in a circle. Share a big, colorful picture book about whales or show a short video clip of whales swimming in the ocean.

• Ask Questions:
  • “Who has seen a whale before? Where?”
  • “What do you think whales like to eat?”

📝 Whale Discovery Chart

On a big piece of paper, create a Whale Discovery Chart with two columns: "What We Know" and "What We Want to Learn".

• Engage the Students:
  • Start with a few ideas in the "What We Know" column:
    • “Whales are big!”
    • “Some whales sing!”
  • Encourage students to share their ideas and questions, filling in the "What We Want to Learn" section.

🎈 Whale Movement Activity

To get the students moving, lead them in a quick "Whale Movement Activity" where they mimic the movement of different types of whales:

• Humpback Whale: Swirling and breaching.
• Blue Whale: Spreading arms wide to show how big they are.
• Orca (Killer Whale): Swimming fast and making a splash!

🎉 Transition to Learning

Wrap up this exciting introduction by explaining what they will learn in today’s lesson about whales. Tap into their curiosity by saying something like:

“Today, we’re going to dive deep into the ocean to learn more about our big friends, the whales! We will discover where they live, what they eat, and how they sing in the ocean! Are you ready to go on this whaley adventure?”

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This engaging and interactive start to the lesson will captivate Year 1 students' attention while fostering an environment of discovery and curiosity about whales!