Whales A Kindergarten Research Project By Mrs. Tripp’s Class

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Whales are Not Fish! Whales are Not Fish! Whales Breathe air through blowholes Have live babies Swim by moving tail (flukes) up and down Are warm-blooded Have smooth skin Fish Breathe underwater using gills Lay eggs Swim by moving tails side to side Are cold-blooded Have scales Both Are able to jump out of the water Live in the ocean Have fins Are fast swimmers Can dive underwater

Are All Whales Gigantic? No, not all whales are gigantic. There are small and medium- sized whales, too. The biggest whale is the Blue Whale and the smallest whale is the dwarf sperm whale. No, not all whales are gigantic. There are small and medium- sized whales, too. The biggest whale is the Blue Whale and the smallest whale is the dwarf sperm whale.

Do Whales Sleep? Whales take naps at the surface so they can breathe. This is called, “logging” because the whales look like a log in the water. Whales take naps at the surface so they can breathe. This is called, “logging” because the whales look like a log in the water.

Can Whales Breathe Underwater? No, whales cannot breathe underwater. They breathe air at the surface through a blowhole on their heads. No, whales cannot breathe underwater. They breathe air at the surface through a blowhole on their heads.

We Learned about 6 Kinds of Whales Blue Whales Beluga WhalesHumpback Whales NarwhalsOrcas (Killer Whales) Sperm Whales

Blue Whales by Abby, Katelyn and Kirie The blue whale is the largest animal that ever lived on Earth. The blue whale is the largest animal that ever lived on Earth. Blue whales have 2 blowholes. Blue whales have 2 blowholes. Blue whales do not have any teeth. They have baleen. Blue whales do not have any teeth. They have baleen. Blue whales eat small shellfish. Blue whales eat small shellfish. Blue whales “talk” by using whale songs. Blue whales “talk” by using whale songs.

Our Blue Whale

Beluga Whales by Gracie, Emma, and Kimberly The beluga whale is a small toothed whale. They have about 34 teeth. The beluga whale is a small toothed whale. They have about 34 teeth. Belugas eat fish, squid, octopus and worms. Belugas eat fish, squid, octopus and worms. Belugas hunt in groups. Belugas hunt in groups. Beluga whales are white as grown-ups. The calves are blue and brownish-red. Beluga whales are white as grown-ups. The calves are blue and brownish-red. Beluga whales grow to be about 15 feet long. Beluga whales grow to be about 15 feet long.

Our Beluga Whale and Calf

Humpback Whales by Isabelle, Gavriel and Zion Humpback whales grow to be about 52 feet long. They have the longest flippers of all whales. They weigh over 40 tons. Humpback whales grow to be about 52 feet long. They have the longest flippers of all whales. They weigh over 40 tons. Humpback whales are baleen whales and have no teeth. Humpback whales are baleen whales and have no teeth. Humpback whales live at the surface of the ocean and are often seen by people. Humpback whales live at the surface of the ocean and are often seen by people. Humpback whales are endangered. There are only about 10,000 left in the world. Humpback whales are endangered. There are only about 10,000 left in the world. Humpback whales sing amazing whale songs. Humpback whales sing amazing whale songs.

Narwhals by Anthony, Jocelyn and Payton Narwhals live in the cold Arctic seas. Narwhals live in the cold Arctic seas. Narwhals are small toothed whales. Only the boy narwhals have a long twisted tooth like a tusk. Narwhals are small toothed whales. Only the boy narwhals have a long twisted tooth like a tusk. Narwhals eat squid and fish. Narwhals eat squid and fish. Narwhals use clicks, squeals and whistles to “talk”. Narwhals use clicks, squeals and whistles to “talk”.

Our Narwhal

Orcas (Killer Whales) by Julianys, Michael, and Sonny Orcas grow to be about feet long. Orcas grow to be about feet long. Orcas have 1 blowhole. Orcas have 1 blowhole. Orcas have teeth. They eat fish, squids, sharks, seals, and birds. They do not eat people. Orcas have teeth. They eat fish, squids, sharks, seals, and birds. They do not eat people. Orcas are very smart. They can learn to do many tricks. Orcas are very smart. They can learn to do many tricks. Orcas are very fast swimmers. Orcas are very fast swimmers. Orcas like to rub against the rocks. Orcas like to rub against the rocks.

Our Orca (Killer Whale)

Sperm Whales by Nia, Aleecia, and Matthew Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales. They only have teeth on their lower jaw. Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales. They only have teeth on their lower jaw. Sperm whales eat giant squid, fish and octopus. Sperm whales eat giant squid, fish and octopus. Sperm whales have the largest head of any animal. They have a huge brain. Sperm whales have the largest head of any animal. They have a huge brain. Sperm whales have one blowhole that is shaped like an “S”. Sperm whales have one blowhole that is shaped like an “S”.

Our Sperm Whale

Our Reports

Whales are the “Gentle Giants” of the seas. We hope you liked our show.

Book References Whales The Gentle Giants by Joyce Milton Whales The Gentle Giants by Joyce Milton Sperm Whales by John Prevost Sperm Whales by John Prevost Humpback Whales by Tony Gibbon Humpback Whales by Tony Gibbon Beluga Whales by John Provost Beluga Whales by John Provost Animals in Danger Blue Whale by Rod Theodorou Animals in Danger Blue Whale by Rod Theodorou The Whale by Valerie Tracqui The Whale by Valerie Tracqui Whales and Dolphins by Anton Ericson Whales and Dolphins by Anton Ericson Narwhals by Sarah Palmer Narwhals by Sarah Palmer Blue Whales by Sarah Palmer Blue Whales by Sarah Palmer Blue Whales by John Provost Blue Whales by John Provost Discovering Whales and Dolphins by Janet Craig Discovering Whales and Dolphins by Janet Craig Whales by Seymore Simon Whales by Seymore Simon

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