Inside the lesson
- Step-by-step guides showing how sound bounces
- Printable activity sheets you can do offline
- An interactive game that shows sound in action
Welcome explorers
Dive into the world of dolphins.
Easy lessons that help you learn about dolphins in a way that makes sense.
Start your learning journey
Read easy-to-understand lessons that help you discover how dolphins live, communicate, and thrive in the ocean.
Sound in action
How dolphins use sound to see
Ever wonder how dolphins make clicking sounds and use them to find their way? Our lesson breaks it down step by step with pictures and activities you can print.
Visit the Learn section for the full lesson with step-by-step guides and printable activities.
Built-in sonar tools
How dolphins' bodies help them use sound
Learn about the special parts of a dolphin's body - like the melon in their head and their jaw - that help them make and hear sounds.
Our Learn section shows you each body part with simple pictures and activities you can do with friends or classmates.
What you'll explore
- Simple pictures showing how the melon and jaw work
- Fun activities you can try to understand how dolphins hear
- Questions that help you think about how body parts help dolphins
Reading the room
Challenges dolphins face
Loud noises, cloudy water, and changing temperatures can make it harder for dolphins to use their sound to find things.
Learn how dolphin families work together and what we can do to help protect them in our conservation lessons.
Where the lesson leads
- Simple ways to keep the ocean quieter for dolphins
- Real stories about how dolphins handle changes in their home
- Fun group activities that help you take action
Did you know?
Quick facts to spark curiosity before you dive deeper into lessons.
Bubble ring artists
Bottlenose dolphins blow underwater bubble rings and nudge them into spinning hoops to play and practice coordination.
Power naps
Dolphins rest one half of their brain at a time so the other half can surface for air and watch for friends.
Built for speed
A dolphin's smooth, rubbery skin keeps renewing itself, which helps them swim faster through the water.