Blue whales are an awe-inspiring introduction to life science and conservation — and to the many observation skills that help us understand the natural world. Dive deeper into a variety of hands-on and small group activities designed to broaden young learners’ understanding and appreciation of scientific exploration and wildlife at all scales, from exotic blue whales to your friendly neighborhood spider or butterfly.
The ocean is alive with sound! Discover how blue whales and other ocean dwellers communicate. Then use their sounds to compose your own musical masterpiece. What patterns can you create?
Explore the blue whale up-close in immersive augmented reality. Watch its spectacular behaviors on your own submarine dive, or transform your very own whale from tabletop miniature to life-size giant. Using a handheld device or desktop computer, you’ll gain a whole new perspective on the biology, size and behavior of these magnificent creatures.
HELLLLOOOO…Test your whale listening skills! Listen for patterns to find out which whale is making the call in this challenging matching game. Hearing isn’t the only way to experience sounds!
What’s it like to be a hungry, hungry blue whale? Find out as you scour the ocean searching for your favorite food - krill - to win the game. But beware - the ocean is a tricky place to navigate; there will be some surprises along the way!
A blue whale is BIG, but how big is BIG? Find out by measuring yourself and using ratios to determine how large a blue whale really is.
Spot the difference between two images of nature. For more related activities, view our complete Nature Stewardship Guide.
Make and record sounds in a small group. For more related activities, view our complete Nature Stewardship Guide.
Put yourself in another creature's shoes! For more related activities, view our complete Nature Stewardship Guide.
Search anywhere outdoors for these features of nature. For more related activities, view our complete Nature Stewardship Guide.
Pay attention to what you see, hear, smell, and feel outdoors! For more related activities, view our complete Nature Stewardship Guide.
See what you can find in just one square yard of nature. For more related activities, view our complete Nature Stewardship Guide.
Learn how to journal your observations. For more related activities, view our complete Nature Stewardship Guide.
Read a postcard from a whale - and then write your own! For more related activities, view our complete Nature Stewardship Guide.
Ask others about their experiences in nature. For more related activities, view our complete Nature Stewardship Guide.
