Elicit non-trivial dialogue from students. Guide students to reflection and analysis of the experience. Encourage students to share their perceptions and beliefs. Summarize and review similarities and differences.

Teacher-led discussion.

Objective: To discuss reactions to sounds and feelings and to participate in discussion of stories.

Activity:
1. Teacher leads discussion of whale sounds, listing possible sources for the sounds.
2. Students discuss the size comparisons and react to the experience with the humpback fin and the 100 foot blue whale.
3. Teacher leads discussion of stories, and students who have visited marine aquariums are invited to share their experiences with live whales.

Assessment: Level of participation and willingness to share ideas.