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Sea Otters & Kelp Forests Ecosystem, Blue Carbon & Creative Science
Did you know that sea otters are ecosystem engineers? These fascinating creatures control sea urchin populations, which allows underwater kelp forests to flourish — and with rising ocean temperatures threatening that delicate balance, there has never been a better time for students to explore this incredible underwater world.
This richly layered science and design thinking resource takes students on a deep dive into the lives of sea otters, the life cycles of sea urchins, and the breathtaking biodiversity of kelp forests. Students discover what blue carbon is, why kelp forests matter for our climate, and what happens when warming oceans tip the ecosystem out of balance. Then they get creative — designing inventions inspired by sea otter superpowers, writing stories and poems, and exploring real-world problem-solving through a fun design challenge.
This no-prep print resource includes a sea otter life cycle page, a sea urchin life cycle page, illustrated ecosystem info pages on kelp forests, sea urchins and sea otters, a "Have Are Can" thinking page, a facts page, a vocabulary words page, an "Ask a Sea Otter" question page, a Sea Otter vs Polar Bear Venn diagram, an ecosystem research page, a kelp forest research page, a blue carbon research page, a kelp forest drawing page, two ecosystem problem-solving pages, a design challenge with dice activity, an ideas brainstorm page, two creative writing pages, a sea otter poem page, an acrostic kelp forest poem page, a sea otter poster/superpower page, a reflection page, and a "coolest things I learned" page.
Perfect for upper primary science, environmental studies, and STEAM — and beautifully designed to spark curiosity, creative thinking, and genuine wonder about the natural world.
Questions? Contact me at maliasa@live.com
Format: PDF (US Letter size — A4 available upon request)
Think Dive is built on a simple idea: a handful of curiosity + a bucket of imagination = learning that sticks. Every resource is designed to spark original thinking in young minds.
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Teacher reviews
“My students made sea otter informational posters, so this resource was a lifesaver! Thank you.”
“How fun! My students truly enjoyed this and had fun learning about these ecosystems. Great quality of resources and engaging activities. Thanks!”
Standards
- NGSS K-2-ETS1-1
- Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
- NGSS K-2-ETS1-2
- Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
- NGSS 3-LS2-1
- Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.
- NGSS 3-LS4-2
- Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving, finding mates, and reproducing.
- NGSS 3-LS4-3
- Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
- NGSS K-2-ETS1-1
- Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
Reviews
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For Unique STEAM Robot Activities | Inspiring Biomimicry Design Projects
October 20, 2026If it's a robot, kids will love it. They enjoyed creatign their own.
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August 5, 2026These were a great way to get kids thinking at the beginning of a lesson or in my groups.
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For Unique STEAM Robot Activities | Inspiring Biomimicry Design Projects
May 9, 2026This was a great project based learning activity for 1st grade students! Thank you!
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For Engaging Squirrel Life Cycle FREEBIE
May 7, 2026This is a fun resource, student friendly, def worth having.
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For Explore Woodland Animals | Climate Change and Environment | Design Home
January 15, 2026This was a fun and creative learning activity that my students really enjoyed. I loved seeing students get so involved in their learning.
Reply from Asa Jomard
Thank you so much for taking to time to leave a review. Glad that hear that your students were involved in the learning.
Lindsay A.
Grades taught: 4th
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For Engaging STEAM Giraffes Activities | Freebie | Unique Biomimicry Adventures
November 27, 2025Thank you for this resource! It was very useful and helpful!
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For Engaging STEAM Giraffes Activities | Freebie | Unique Biomimicry Adventures
October 14, 2025We're really enjoying your STEAM activities, I really appreciate your sharing these for free, thanks!
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For Engaging STEAM Groundhog Activities | Freebie | Unique Biomimicry Adventures
October 14, 2025Thanks so much for sharing this great STEAM freebie, I really appreciate it. It's very popular with my kiddos!
Lively C.
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For Endangered Animals Research | Nonfiction | Biomimicry Design Project | Activity
August 23, 2025Great resource to teach two expectations. Well organized and developed. Very good explanation. Students loved completing.
sarah K.
Grades taught: 4th, 5th
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For Engaging STEAM Giraffes Activities | Freebie | Unique Biomimicry Adventures
August 20, 2025Great resource! Engaging, easy to follow and thought provoking.
Reply from Asa Jomard
Thanks for taking time to write feedback. Glad to hear that it inspiried your students to think!
Traci G.
Grades taught: 1st
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For Design a Plant of the Future | Climate Change Science Activity | Grades 2-4
August 17, 2025My students loved using this resource and was very user friendly.
Beth M.
Grades taught: 4th
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For Endangered Animals Research | Nonfiction | Biomimicry Design Project | Activity
August 5, 2025Thank you; this was well-made and has made my life so much easier. It made sure I was organised and that students had the best experience.
Jillian G.
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For Explore Patterns & Shapes in Nature | Engaging Activities Inspired by Biomimicry
July 29, 2025I used this resource while student teaching in 3rd grade class. This aligned perfectly with my unit and allowed for students to use science, reading, and math!
Taylor A.
Grades taught: 3rd
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For Engaging Architecture and Design Projects | Creative Biomimicry Adventures
July 22, 2025I used this resource as an introduction to our biomimicry science unit! I love how students were encouraged to come up with designs while also learning about new organisms.
Reply from Asa Jomard
Thanks for taking the time to write a review. So pleased that your students enjoyed the activities.
Caitlin T.
Grades taught: 3rd
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For Engaging Architecture and Design Projects | Creative Biomimicry Adventures
July 12, 2025This is a wonderful resource! My students were very engaged with the different activities. Thank you!
Dennisse S.
Grades taught: 1st
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For Design a Plant of the Future | Climate Change Science Activity | Grades 2-4
April 4, 2025I recently explored the "Unique Plant Activities | Changes Climate & Environment | Creative Science" and found them to be incredibly engaging and educational! The activities are well-thought-out and provide a creative approach to learning about plants, climate change, and environmental science. My students were fascinated by the hands-on experiments and interactive lessons, which made complex topics more accessible and fun. This resource is perfect for sparking curiosity and encouraging critical thinking about our environment. Highly recommend for any teacher looking to bring science to life in the classroom!
Reply from Asa Jomard
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. So lovely to hear that your students liked the activities.
FrazierFocus
Grades taught: 3rd
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For Engaging Aye-Aye Activities | Write an Animal Superpower Report
February 5, 2025Most of my GT students had not heard of this animal, and this was a great resource to talk about how our unique features make us special.
N B.
Grades taught: 4th, 5th, 6th
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For Engaging STEAM Groundhog Activities | Freebie | Unique Biomimicry Adventures
February 1, 2025Cute and fun little project to help with our Science lesson at home. Thank you for providing it!
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Grades taught: 5th
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For Inspiring STEAM Snowflakes Life Cycle Activities with Craft
December 1, 2024This is a nice addition to a snow unit that is in progress.
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Grades taught: 1st
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Creative resurces for curious students and playful thinkers
Discover exciting & unique science, math and writing activities designed for Kindergarten-Grade 6. My store includes Environmental Activities focusing on Looking for Solutions to Problems, Nature Design Biomimicry Challenges, Math Journal Prompts, Algebra and Creative Writing Activities.
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