ORSEA: Sea Lion Feeding Frenzy

Sea lion swimming at the surface with a fish in its mouth

Lesson Overview

What does sea lion feeding have to do with human health?
Students learn about the “one health paradigm” by exploring the connection between contaminants, fish, sea lions, and people. (Gr 6-12)

 

Lesson Materials Media
Program Name and Website
Oregon Marine Scientist and Educator Alliance
Grade Level
Middle School
High School
Year
2021
Topic
Fish
Mammals
Author
NIcole Kraynik, Harbor Lights Middle School
William Lipe, Siuslaw High School
Samantha Rae, Oregon State University

Lesson Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

  • LS2.A – Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
  • LS2.B – Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer in Ecosystems
  • ESS3.C - Human Impact on Earth Systems
  • ETS1.B - Developing Possible Solutions

Common Core Math Standards

  • 6.SP.B.4
  • 6.SP.B.5
  • 6.RP.A.3
  • 7.SP.A.1

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