Description

One of the largest biomes, the marine biome folder introduces the Child to the world’s oceans, amongst other unique ecosystems.  Unfortunately, even this biome is not safe from changes in the climate and pollution, and it is often said that all garbage and plastic ends up here.

This material is not intended to be an exhaustive supply of images; and information; for all the marine environments in the World.  We suggest that the teacher expands on this information, as projects for the children to work upon.  Due to differing sources of information on current marine biome placement, the highlighted area on the map should be used as a guide for the Child, rather than a definitive boundary.

Features of the Marine Biome Folder

• the direct objective, is for children to;
  • receive an introduction to geography and the marine biome
• indirectly, children;
  • learn about the different biomes
  • understand the diversity of the world
  • identify with areas that they can relate to
  • broaden their horizons, stimulating an inquiring mind
• curriculum support material aligned to the Montessori geography curriculum
• the fact cards are printed on the back of every image
• these cards offer the teacher a structure, that s/he can use to embellish on the image with stories, and facts.

Contents of the Marine Biome Folder

• 25 image cards reflect the following subjects in an image;
  •  environmental Eco-systems such as; the ocean floor, tidal pools, and kelp, amongst others
  • the marine inhabitants, both standard and very unusual marine animals
  • activities undertaken by humans either on, or under the oceans
• the reverse of each image card lists pertinent facts relating to the images
• use this information as a springboard to stimulate children’s imagination, encouraging them to expand this work

Size

24cm x 17cm x 1.5cm

(9¾” x 6¾” x ¾”)

Related Products

• World Biomes Mat
• Taiga Biome Folder
• Temperate Forest Biome Folder
• Temperate Grassland Biome Folder
• Tropical Rainforest Biome Folder
• Savanna Biome Folder
• Tundra Biome Folder
• Polar Biome Folder
• Desert Biome Folder
• Freshwater Biome Folder
• World Biomes 3 Part Cards

Further Reading and Resources:

1. Marine Biome: Location, Climate, Plants, Animals and Types of Marine Biomes – by Earth Eclipse

2. Why Children Need to Care about the Ocean – by National Geographic

3. Ocean Ecosystem for Kids – by Sciencing