Cannonball Jellyfish (Stomolophus meleagris) Crossword & Activity Page

Cannonball Jellyfish (Stomolophus meleagris) Crossword & Activity Page

Busy page with important animal facts. Great for science classes, nature and summer camps, and educational handouts.

• Fun Facts: habitat, size, diet, sting, color, etc
• Coloring
• Vocab: Bioluminescence
• Mazes
• Crossword Puzzle with Cannonball Jellyfish terms from the fun fact text
• Teacher's word bank at the bottom (can easily be covered during printing)

NGSS Alignment:

MS-LS2-4:

Topic: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics.

Description: This standard focuses on the interactions among organisms and their environment, which can be exemplified by the role of cannonball jellyfish in maintaining marine ecosystems by controlling populations of plankton and small fish.

MS-LS1-1:

Topic: Structure and Function.

Description: This standard involves understanding how the structures of organisms (like the bell and tentacles of jellyfish) enable them to survive in their habitats.

HS-LS2-6:

Topic: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics.

Description: This standard addresses the impacts of human activities on ecosystems, such as pollution and habitat destruction, which are mentioned in the context of cannonball jellyfish.

MS-ESS3-3:

Topic: Earth and Human Activity.

Description: This standard covers the impacts of human activity (like pollution) on the environment, which is relevant when discussing the fragility of jellyfish populations.

CCSS Alignment:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7:

Topic: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas.

Description: This standard involves drawing information from multiple texts to develop a coherent understanding of a subject, which can apply to understanding marine life and jellyfish through various informational texts.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2:

Topic: Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts.

Description: Students can write informative texts about cannonball jellyfish, explaining their habitat, diet, and ecological role.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1:

Topic: Collaboration and Communication.

Description: Engaging in discussions about the ecological importance of jellyfish and the effects of pollution aligns with this standard.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.B.2:

Topic: Measurement and Data.

Description: Students could engage in measuring the size of jellyfish (8-10 inches) and use this information in mathematical problems or data representation.