Venomous Jellyfish in Florida - Activity Sheet

Venomous Jellyfish of Florida – Informational Text & Activities (Grades 3–6)

(flexible for other levels)

Perfect for summer camps, science lessons, ocean units, or first aid awareness, this 1-page black and white activity sheet introduces students to venomous jellyfish found in Florida waters. Featuring engaging visuals and educational content, this sheet is ideal for both classroom and informal learning settings.

Students will learn to identify dangerous jellyfish species such as the Portuguese Man-of-War, Sea Nettle, and Box Jellyfish, explore their habitats, and understand the effects of their venom.

This two-in-one resource combines science content and critical thinking skillsthrough reading passages, identification features, venom facts, and safety tips. Students will also love the maze challenges, which reinforce learning in a fun, interactive way.

Includes:

• Images and facts about the Man-o-War, Box Jellyfish, and Sea Nettle
• Scientific names of each species
• Coloring sections to keep learners engaged
• A maze puzzle for fun and focus
• Did You Know (DYK) fun facts (e.g., jellyfish have existed for over 500 million years!)
• First aid treatment tips for jellyfish stings
• Beach safety reminders (Some jellyfish look like plastic bags or shells – even on shore, they can still sting!)

Curriculum Alignment

NGSS – Next Generation Science Standards

• 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.

• 4-LS1-1: Construct an argument that animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.

• MS-LS2-2: Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems.

• MS-LS1-4: Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support explanations for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect reproduction.

CCSS – Common Core State Standards (ELA & Science Literacy)

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2 – Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details.

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.4 – Determine the meaning of domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 science topic.

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.1 – Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.7 – Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively and explain how it contributes to understanding.

Great for:

• Summer camps
• Ocean Life, Marine Biology, or Florida Wildlife units
• Cross-curricular ELA & Science lessons
• Sub plans, science centers, or early finishers
• Ocean safety lessons
• First aid awareness units
• Rainy-day beach house activities

Bring marine science to life while teaching important safety tips with this fun and informative worksheet!