View the Oscar Winning short movie Piper on YouTube (3:20 mins) about a baby sandpiper shorebird that has a fear of the ocean. Think about whether the baby sandpiper took more than it needed for a feed?
Choose a sea creature you are familiar with write a story about a problem they may face. Don’t forget to add a possible solution for their problem.
If you don’t know much about sea creatures, you can use these clips to find out more about some amazing sea creatures:
- I’m a Dolphin
- I’m a Jellyfish
- I’m an Octopus
- I’m a Seahorse
- I’m a Seal
- I’m a Shark
- I’m a Stingray
- I’m a Whale
You can also download and print outlines of the National Science Week characters to colour.
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