WILD DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION Early Elementary K-3 Marine Biology/Science Curriculum By Barbie LeBrun Copyright 2016

Wild Dolphin Communication Outline

Wild Dolphin Communication Lesson Plan Outline !. What are dolphins? A. What dolphins are not B. What dolphins are II.Different types of dolphins A. Dolphins around the world B. Dolphins locally III.What do whales have to do with it? A. Dolphin and whale migration B. Dolphin and whale connection C. Friends to whales D. Whales that keep close to dolphins IV.Dolphin (Marine Life) protection A. How to protect whales and dolphins 1. Dangers in the water 2. Dangers caused by man

Outline continued B. How to protect self C. How to protect the ocean environment D. Links of organizations E. Dolphins in captivity, pro and con V.How to communicate with wild dolphins A. Dolphin to dolphin B. Man to dolphin C. Dolphin to man D. Dolphin positions VI.Maps A. World dolphin location B. Local dolphin location C. Color map D. Migratory patterns of dolphins and whales VII.Military use A. Local disturbance

Outline continued VIII.Dolphin anatomy A. Exterior B. Interior C. Brain IX.Dolphin reading X.Dolphin writing A. Words B. Sentences C. Paragraph writing D. Report writing XI.Dolphin math A. Addition sheets B. Subtraction sheets C. Multiplication D. Division E. Word Problems F. Early Geometry XII.Fun activities A. Games B. Computer learning C. Art D. Craft E. Treasure hunt F. Beach field trip 1. Shelling 2. Dolphin watch 3. Communication G. Visit aquarium H. Dolphin shirt day I. Dolphin movie day a. Fish crackers J. Speakers a. Marine lab b. Zoo C. Aquarium XIII. Dolphin history

WHAT ARE DOLPHINS?

How many teeth do dolphins have? There are dolphins with 8 teeth and there are some with 250. Bottlenose dolphins have teeth. They only get one set of teeth for life. Dolphins do not use their teeth to chew their food like you and I do. They use their teeth to catch their food and then they swallow it whole. Do dolphins drink water? Dolphins do not drink water like we do because most of the water they swim in is saltwater. Yuck! Instead, dolphins get all of the water they need from the fish they eat. They may choose to eat different types of fish depending on the amount of calories and water they need. Can dolphins see above the water? They sure can! Bottlenose dolphins have excellent vision both above and below the water. When dolphins look at objects under the water, they produce an oily substance that covers their eyes to protect them. Dolphins can also see very well at night, just like cats and dogs. Can dolphins see colors? Yes and no. Studies show that dolphins can see in shades of grey, as well as the blue-green spectrum. Do dolphins have hair? Dolphins are mammals so they must have hair, right? Well, it is true that they are mammals, but dolphins only have hair when they are first born. This hair is found on the top of the rostrum, which is the dolphin’s mouth, and falls out within two weeks. Dolphins do not grow any other hair for the rest of their lives. Are dolphins fish? No. Dolphins are mammals just like you and I. Dolphins breathe air, give birth to live young, nurse their babies with milk, have hair at some point in their life, and have a constant body temperature (are warm blooded). Dolphin Facts for Kids This page will help you learn more about dolphins.

DOLPHIN BASIC FACTS ABOUT DOLPHINS Dolphins are highly intelligent marine mammals and are part of the family of toothed whales that includes orcas and pilot whales. They are found worldwide, mostly in shallow seas of the continental shelves, and are carnivores, mostly eating fish and squid. Dolphin coloration varies, but they are generally gray in color with darker backs than the rest of their bodies.

WORLD RANGE MAP OF DOLPHINS

DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOLPHINS World Dolphins and Local Dolphins

DOLPHIN ANATOMY Exterior and Interior

HOW SMART ARE DOLPHINS? Comparisons of brain size :

WHAT DO WHALES HAVE TO DO WITH IT?

HUMPBACK WHALES & RIGHT WHALES ARE COMMON IN NORTH CAROLINA

WILD DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION Dolphin To Dolphin

WILD DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION Dolphin To Human

“OH BABY!” When a mother bring you her baby to see and interact with, THAT is total trust!

WILD DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION Human To Dolphin A young boy signs “I love you”. A sign that certainly can be used with dolphins.

Can dolphins understand sign langua Dolphins can understand about 90 commands of American Sign Language but humans do not yet understand one word of dolphin language. Good Bye: signs/g/goodbye.htm, general wave overheadhttp:// signs/g/goodbye.htm Dolphin: signs/d/dolphin.htmhttp:// signs/d/dolphin.htm Celebrate/Happy: Like a party, over head Wave: Clap overhead: To show reward/approval/encouragement Baby dolphin: Cold: Water: Ocean: Good Job:

Tail slap: Aloha sign/hang ten overhead like a whale tail slapping Jump: Breach: left hand palm up. Right hand raises up and slaps down on left hand/palm inward Whale: Sun: Moon: Thank you: Go out to sea (bad weather/danger): Point out to sea with both pointer fingers, like go! I love you!: Ride the wave!: Same as wave except more exaggerated and using excited voice

Dolphin kick: kick.mphttp:// kick.mp Come in closer: Use whistle call, whoohoo call while saying, “Come on, come on” I use a general come gesture for this. It’s O.K.: Sign the letters OK, when they seem cautious, dog or car or people (if it is ok) Yes: accompany with head nod yeshttp:// No: I use the N letter with a shake like a head shake nohttp:// Roll: Barbie: My personal sign is using the B letter and the sign for long curly hair. You’re beautiful: Me: Point at self You: Point at dolphin I see you: Point at eyes and then at dolphin

SAVE THE DOLPHINS!!! There are many organization to contact, join, or participate in to help save dolphins and whales, and their environment and ours.

DOLPHIN & WHALE MIGRATION PATTERNS Local dolphins stay on the coast of North Carolina all year long. They may leave for periods of a few days, but always return. Sometimes they travel with the whales for a little bit. Sometimes they travel to avoid weather conditions.

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DOLPHINS ARE USED BY MILITARY FORCES The GOOD, the BAD & the UGLY

DOLPHINS: BOOKS TO READ

WRITING ABOUT DOLPHINS A. Word recognition & spelling words B. Writing sentences about dolphins C. Paragraphs about dolphins D. Dolphin reports.

DOLPHIN THEMED MATH SHEETS K-5

DOLPHIN HISTORY History of the dolphin History of the dolphin with humans

DOLPHIN THEMED ACTIVITIES Computer learning Games Treasure hunt Board Game Dolphin watch

DOLPHIN YOGA Start Your Morning Out Right Marine Animal Yoga Positions