Baleen Whales Family Lesson

Humpbacks, blue whales, gray whales, and some of the most breathtakingly massive creatures God ever made — all in one rich, open-and-go Family Lesson your kids will talk about for days!
 
This ready-to-explore lesson takes children 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. Beautiful full-color images and a fully written lesson bring these ocean giants right to your living room!
 
What's included:
Full lesson with stunning photos — rich science content with gorgeous images woven throughout, written so parents can read the lesson aloud or older kids can read independently
Scripture memory verse — beautifully integrated into the lesson
Truth Talk devotional
Fun poem 
Curated read-aloud booklist — hand-picked titles in both fiction and nonfiction to extend the learning
Videos to watch together — curated links to bring baleen whales to life on your screen
Handwriting pages — copywork pages in both print and cursive
Nature journal prompts 
Creative writing prompts — imaginative writing invitations inspired by the deep ocean world
Two art projects
Life cycle and anatomy pages — labeled diagrams and student pages for deeper learning
Student worksheets
4-day suggested lesson plan — a flexible schedule to spread learning across the week (or two!)
 
Keywords: animals, mammals, whales, baleen whales, ocean animals, humpback whale, blue whale, gray whale, marine biology, life science, homeschool science, Charlotte Mason, Christian nature study