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Rock Pool Habitats

CONCEPTUAL
ScienceOcean Life|Ages 5—7|ID: mt_w2u9bXP9n7

Explore rock pools (tide pools) as small ocean habitats where crabs, anemones, starfish, and small fish can be found, and understand that these creatures are adapted to survive crashing waves and changing water levels

Mastery Evidence

  • Name at least three creatures found in rock pools
  • Describe a rock pool as a small ocean habitat on the shore
  • Explain one way rock pool animals cope with waves or changing water levels

Assessment Prompt

“If [child] explored a rock pool at the beach, could they point out the creatures living there and explain how they hold on tight or hide in cracks when waves come?”

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  • Coasts & Beaches soft

    Rock pools are a coastal habitat; benefits from knowing about coasts

  • Ocean Animal Variety soft

    Rock pool exploration benefits from knowing ocean animals are diverse

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