Establish a classroom atmosphere that celebrates the sharing of learning. Have opportunity for students to practice new learnings. Make student learning available to the larger community, i.e. books students write are shared with other classes, students report in school paper, student work is displayed at school, etc.

Presentations and class reflections

Objective: To allow students to share completed projects. To transfer knowledge of the ocean to the concept of discovery.

Activity: Students are to present projects which have been completed individually and in groups. The teacher is to conduct a class "reflections" activity in which students compare their knowledge of oceans to the overall topic of "Discovery."

Assessment: Student presentations of projects. Quality of discussion (reflections).