Kids’ Corner
Deep Blue Discoveries DIY Ocean in a Bottle Chase away those winter blues with this fun creation that doubles as a science project! Create your very own ocean waves in a bottle with this simple four step interactive craft project.
What you need:
WILD Trivia
• Large plastic bottle • Water • Blue food coloring • Vegetable oil • Shells and/or plastic creatures
Marine Species
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Less than ___% of the ocean surface has been explored by humans?
Follow these easy steps: 1. Fill bottle halfway with tap water.
A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 30
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What is the largest animal on the planet? A. B. C. D.
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2. Add several drops of food coloring & swirl together.
Finback whale Sperm whale Humpback whale Blue whale
3. Add sea creatures/shells. 4. Fill the rest of the bottle with oil, leaving a little air space at the top. Optional: Use a layer of hot glue (ask a parent to help) around the outer edge of the cap for added protection from leakage.
How many species thrive in the deep sea where no light penetrates the ocean waves? A. B. C. D.
Try this: • Gently rock the bottle on its side to create waves inside your ocean habitat! • The more you shake the bottle, the more the bubbly the ocean becomes. Set your bottle down occasionally to let the bubbles settle, and then start all over again. • Turn this craft into a science project! Explain to your little one why oil and water don’t mix. Make a conservation connection by also explaining how oil spills can effect marine life and the environment.
Over 8,000 Over 12,000 Over 17,000 Over 21,000
Answers located on bottom of page.
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These photos show close-up views of marine life. Can you identify what’s in each picture? Answers located on bottom of page.
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Wild Trivia Answers: 1. A; 2. D; 3. C; Guess Zoo Answers: 1. Blue Tang; 2. Discus Fish; 3. Humpback Whale; 4. Octopus; 5. Sea Lion; 6. Sea Turtle; 7. Starfish; 8. Tiger Shark
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