Grade Levels: 2-3

Location: Classroom and/or Library with an Internet connection

Social Setting: Small groups of children

Computer Skills:

Know how to operate a mouse

Know how to open a file

Know how to navigate on the Internet

Know how to scroll down the side of the screen

Know how to use hypertext links

Prior Knowledge:

Knowledge that the ocean is very large and contains various habitats each containing different animals and plants

1. The students will be able to identify the animals that live in the various ocean habitats. The following ocean habitats will be included: Sandy Beach, Tide Pool, Kelp Forest, and the Open Seas.

2. The students will be able to answer specific questions about each habitat.

3. The students will be able to answer specific questions about the animals and plants that live in each habitat.

4. The students will be able to answer riddles about the animals that live in each habitat.

5. The students will use links on a page and in a frame to navigate from page to page.

6. The students will use links to other sites to gain additional information.