Nim’s Island
Grades 1 – 2, Grades 3 – 5
Created in partnership with NOAA’s National Marine Sanctury Program and the National Wildlife Federation, this Guide and Poster contain lessons to introduce students to the idea of protecting the ocean the way Nim and her father do, and to understanding the idea of creatures’ dependence on their habitat for survival.
Themes
Understanding the elements of fantasy, imagination, creativity, and adapting a book to the screen.
Subjects
Arts and Creativity, Language Arts, Social Studies
Activity Highlights
Activities designed to help students understand organisims and their habitats.
Nim’s Island Educator’s Guide
Nim’s Island Informational Poster
Nim’s Island Terrestrial vs Aquatic Plants
Nims Island World Wide Water Activity
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