Help children identify, name and classify 12 ocean animals with this 28-page printable 3-Part Cards and Science Activities resource.

The pack includes 36 large-format three-part cards featuring control, picture and label cards, alongside marine animal classification, vocabulary learning, clue activities, sorting and observation tasks.

Children begin by matching animal pictures and names before progressing to classification, comparison, observation and independent recording.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• 12 control cards

• 12 picture cards

• 12 label cards

• 36 three-part cards in total

• Ocean Animals Control Chart

• 2 Which Ocean Animal Am I? clue pages

• Ocean animal classification sorting mat

• 12 animal sorting cards

• Reusable My Ocean Animal Study page

• Teacher and parent guide

• Answer keys

• Terms of Use

12 OCEAN ANIMALS INCLUDED

Dolphin, Whale, Seal, Shark, Ray, Clownfish, Seahorse, Sea Turtle, Octopus, Crab, Jellyfish and Sea Star.

SCIENCE CLASSIFICATION

Children are introduced to four animal groups:

• Marine mammals

• Fish

• Marine reptiles

• Invertebrates

SKILLS PRACTISED

• Ocean animal identification and naming

• Picture-word matching

• Science vocabulary

• Marine animal classification

• Observation and comparison

• Identifying animal features

• Using clues to identify animals

• Sorting and categorising

• Drawing and recording information

• Independent checking using control cards

HOW THE 3-PART CARDS WORK

Control Card – Picture, animal name and classification

Picture Card – Animal illustration only

Label Card – Animal name and classification

Children match pictures and labels, then use the control cards to check their work.

ADDITIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Which Ocean Animal Am I?
Children use simple clues to identify the correct ocean animals.

Sort the Ocean Animals
Children classify animals into marine mammals, fish, marine reptiles and invertebrates.

My Ocean Animal Study
Children choose an animal, identify its classification, draw its features and record observations.

SUITABLE FOR

Preschool, Kindergarten, early primary science, ocean units, marine life studies, Montessori-inspired learning, homeschool, classroom centres, vocabulary activities, small-group instruction and independent learning.

RESOURCE DETAILS

• 28 printable A4 pages

• 12 ocean animals

• 36 three-part cards

• Science activities and reference pages

• Answer keys included

• PDF format

Print on thick paper or cardstock and laminate the cards for repeated use if desired.

TERMS OF USE

For personal, homeschool, classroom and single-educator use only. Reselling, redistributing or sharing this resource is not permitted.

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