Baleen Whales Co-Op Lesson

Humpbacks, blue whales, gray whales, and some of the most breathtakingly massive creatures God ever made — all in one jam-packed, fully scripted lesson your co-op will love.
 
This ready-to-teach lesson takes kids ages 4–12 on a deep dive into the world of baleen whales — from the haunting songs of the humpback to the record-breaking size of the blue whale, to the epic migrations of the gray whale. The full teacher script puts fascinating facts, built-in jokes, and engaging questions right on the page, so leading a class requires zero prep beyond a single read-through.
 
What's included:
Full teacher script — facts, jokes, and discussion questions completely written out so you can just teach
Rich full-color photos — stunning images of humpbacks, blue whales, gray whales, and more throughout
Truth Talk devotional — a meaningful faith connection with a memory verse 
Fun poem — a delightful read-aloud celebrating these magnificent ocean giants
 
Co-op Teacher's Guide Includes:
Instructions for setup of lesson
Booklist for read-aloud options
Nature journal prompts — observation and reflection prompts to deepen learning and nurture curiosity
Whale-themed group game — a get-up-and-move, fun game
Step-by-step art project — a beautiful project kids can be proud of, with complete instructions
 
Keywords: animals, mammals, whales, baleen whales, ocean animals, humpback whale, blue whale, gray whale, marine biology, life science