Oceans of the World for Kids | Learn all about the 5 Oceans of the Earth

Learn all about the 5 Oceans of the World in this video designed for kids and elementary students. We walk through the geographic locations for each ocean and share some unique facts about each area. We hope you enjoy learning all about our Oceans. For more resources download our comprehensive lesson plan found here: Oceans of the World: What Lives in the Oceans: The Oceans of the earth are vast…they are humongous! Over 72% of the earth is covered with water called Oceans and Seas There are five major Oceans of the world, and although these Oceans are all connected, they each have a different name. They are; The Pacific Ocean…the Atlantic Ocean…the Indian Ocean…The Southern Ocean (also called the Antarctic Ocean) …and the Arctic Ocean. Here are some specific facts about each ocean. Pacific Ocean: Located between the continents of Asia, N./S. America & Australia ~The largest of the 5 oceans, covers 30% of the Earth’s surface. ~ The word Pacific means peaceful, but the ocean is not calm or peaceful. ~ Many volcanoes are located in the ocean: The “Ring of Fire”. ~ The deepest part is nearly 7 miles below the surface. ~ The Great Barrier Reef is located off the Australian coast. Atlantic Ocean: Located between the continents America, Europe, and Africa ~ About half the size of the Pacific Ocean ~ Many sharks are found in the waters of the ocean. ~ Islands located in the Atlantic include the Bahamas and Greenland, which is the largest island on Earth. ~ The word Atlantic means “Sea of Atlas”. ~ Cities on the Atlantic Ocean include Miami and London. Indian Ocean: Located between Africa, Australia and parts of Asia ~ Largest breeding grounds of the world for humpback whales. ~ The Suez Canal in Egypt is a waterway in the ocean. ~ Cities along the ocean include Mumbai, India; Perth, Australia; and Singapore. ~ Many endangered species live here such as turtles and seals. Arctic Ocean: Located around the North Pole across the Arctic circle ~ Home to many of the Polar Bears of the world. ~ Smallest ocean and most shallow, but is the coldest. ~ Sometimes called the “frozen ocean”, almost completely covered in ice during the winter, ~ There are more fish species here than anywhere else in the world. Southern Ocean: Located around the South Pole across the Antarctic circle ~ Home to the Emperor Penguins and Wandering Albatrosses ~ Sometimes it is also called the Antarctic Ocean ~ Icebergs are found throughout the Southern Ocean ~ No people live along the coast of the ocean Check out some of our other ocean-related videos here: Ocean Animals: Sharks: Coral Reefs: All about Fish: Thank you for watching and learning with us! We’re constantly releasing new content and videos, so click that “Subscribe” button and you’ll get notified. Find and Follow Us Online: Facebook: Instagram: Pinterest: YouTube: Website: *Teachers and Parents! Did you know? In addition to these great videos, we have also created a library of high quality and engaging lessons for your elementary aged student(s). Visit us, sign up for a free account, and instantly you’ll have access to thousands of lesson plans, learning materials, teaching instructions, activities, and assignments that your kids will really enjoy! We hope to see you soon! Browse our entire collection of Science lesson plans: #OceansOfTheWorldForKids #FiveOceans
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