Get ready to get folding. I’m teaching you how to make an origami orca easy craft that goes well with a species-specific study or as part of an overall ocean unit.
Orcas, also called killer whales, are actually the largest members of the dolphin family. Their striking black-and-white bodies make them easy to recognize.
Looking for a fun and educational ocean craft? This origami orca is a perfect mix of creativity, marine science, and hands-on learning.
With just a piece of paper, kids can fold their very own killer whale while learning about one of the most intelligent and fascinating creatures in the sea.
This origami orca craft is simple, engaging, and full of learning potential. Kids will love folding, gluing, and decorating their own ocean creature while exploring the wonders of marine life.
Whether you’re teaching ocean animals, planning an under-the-sea week, or just looking for a rainy-day project, this craft is sure to make a splash.
But we also have amazing orca facts and plenty of great ideas for turning this into more than just a quick craft. There are fun facts about Orca, suggestions for science, math, geography, and so much more.
BOOKS ABOUT THE OCEAN FOR KIDS
Next, look at these books about the ocean and ocean life.
16 Ocean Books for Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To
Choose a few of these ocean themed books to go along with your study of the Oceans. Whether you're looking for a spine for a unit study or literature, you'll love this roundup.
Join Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox as they explore the seashore and take a closer look at the habits and habitats of the creatures they find. Discover the Seahorse, Shrimp, Crab, Anemone, Gull, and so many more.
The Burgess Seashore Book for Children is a wonderful way to introduce young ones to the fascinating world beneath us and is a perfect compliment to earlier books in this series, the Bird, Animal, and Flower books.
This edition is complete and unabridged with all of the beautiful illustrations by W.H. Southwick and George Sutton
Seaside Naturalist is an illustrated guide to marine plants and animals includes the characteristics of protozoa, arthropods, sponges, mollusks, reptiles, birds, fish, and mammals.
The book opens by explaining how different types of animals are able to breathe and survive underwater, and the different families to which they belong. Subsequent pages are dedicated to specific creatures, including sea turtles, whales, sharks, stingrays, and seahorses, and show varied life in specific habitats, such as a coral reef or deep sea bed. The Big Book of the Blue also explores the underwater world thematically, looking at animals in danger, learning how to spot creatures at the beach, and discovering how to do our part to save sea life. Beautiful and filled with fascinating facts, young, curious readers won’t be able to tear their eyes away from the page.
Island of the Blue Dolphins begins with a young girl named Karana who is living on the Island of the Blue Dolphins (fancy name, right?) with her younger brother, Ramo, and sister, Ulape. One day, a group of Russian hunters (Aleutians) land on the island to hunt for otter. This is when the trouble really begins.
Once upon a time in France, a baby was born under the summer sun. His parents named him Jacques. As he grew, Jacques fell in love with the sea. He dreamed of breathing beneath the waves and swimming as gracefully as a fish. In fact, he longed to become a manfish. Jacques Cousteau grew up to become a champion of the seas and one of the best-known oceanographers in the world. In this lovely biography, now in paperback, poetic text and gorgeous paintings come together to create a portrait of Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring.
A beautiful edition with 110 images from the 1875 English edition. Use Amazon's Look inside feature to compare this edition with others. You'll be impressed by the differences. Don't be fooled by other versions that have no illustrations or contain very small print. Reading our edition will make you feel that you are traveling the seas with Captain Nemo himself.
More than 100 original illustrations by Louis Rhead. You want to read this book with illustrations.
An introduction by W. D. Howells.
Nicely formatted text in an easy-to-read font.
A beautiful cover from the 1891 edition.
Embark on a captivating tour of the waters that cover 70 percent of our planet! See our oceans come to life in mind-blowing detail. This is the ultimate children’s visual encyclopedia about the awe-inspiring blue planet!
How did a nineteenth-century dressmaker revolutionize science? Jeanne Power was creative: she wanted to learn about the creatures that swim beneath the ocean waves, so she built glass tanks and changed the way we study underwater life forever. Jeanne Power was groundbreaking: she solved mysteries of sea animals and published her findings at a time when few of women’s contributions to science were acknowledged. Jeanne Power was persistent: when records of her research were lost, she set to work repeating her studies. And when men tried to take credit for her achievements, she stood firm and insisted on the recognition due to her.
Follow Rothman’s inquisitive mind and perceptive eye along shorelines, across the open ocean, and below the waves for an artistic exploration of the watery universe. Through her drawings, discover how the world’s oceans formed, why the sea is salty, and the forces behind oceanic phenomena such as rogue waves. Colorful anatomical profiles of sea creatures from crustacean to cetacean, surveys of seafaring vessels and lighthouses, and the impact of plastic and warming water temperatures are just part of this compendium of curiosities that will entertain and educate readers of all ages.
Do you know a kid who’s captivated by what goes on beneath the ocean’s surface? This amazing entry into ocean books for kids is packed with hundreds of incredible facts for hours of underwater exploration. Pages of full-color pictures feature life in and around the sea including fish, dolphins, and shipwrecks!
Dive into the mesmerizing world of bioluminescence with "All About Bioluminescence." In this captivating book, readers embark on a journey through the depths of the ocean to discover the extraordinary glow-in-the-dark creatures that inhabit its mysterious realm. From the enchanting sea angel to the infamous anglerfish, each page is filled with stunning illustrations and fascinating facts about these luminous beings.With a focus on deep-sea dwellers, readers will uncover the secrets behind bioluminescence and learn how these creatures use light to communicate, camouflage, and lure prey. But the adventure doesn't stop there! "All About Bioluminescence" also includes hands-on activities like a glow stick experiment, allowing readers to experience the magic of bioluminescence firsthand.
One of the most enduringly popular adventure tales, Treasure Island began in 1881 as a serialized adventure entitled "The Sea-Cook"in the periodical Young Folks. Completed during a stay at Davos, Switzerland, where Stevenson had gone for his health, it was published in 1883 in the form we know today.Set in the eighteenth century, Treasure Island spins a heady tale of piracy, a mysterious treasure map, and a host of sinister characters charged with diabolical intentions. Seen through the eyes of Jim Hawkins, the cabin boy of the Hispaniola, the action-packed adventure tells of a perilous sea journey across the Spanish Main, a mutiny led by the infamous Long John Silver, and a lethal scramble for buried treasure on an exotic isle.
In Oceans and Seas! With 25 Science Projects for Kids readers ages 7 though 10 dive into the underwater world of some of the most amazing landscapes on Earth. On this amazing underwater adventure, kids experience the ocean’s tropical reefs and spot crabs, sea sponges, and thousands of kinds of fish darting in its crags and folds. They’ll meet a giant squid with eyes the size of dinner plates and an mbrella-like bioluminescent jellyfish.
From both a historical and scientific point of view, above and below the surface, this engaging guide brings the world’s oceans to life through fun facts, illustrations, and in-depth information. Interactive activities appear throughout, ranging from making solar stills and simple fishing spears to experimenting with a homemade diving bell and figuring out how much water it really takes to survive. With the oceans being the least explored environment on Earth, this reference illuminates some of the most incredible and surprising plants and animals as well as how to survive and navigate these vast expanses.
An intricate study of tide pool life is presented in text and pictures through the story of Pagoo, a her-mit crab.
Then, next look at these facts about orca.
8 EYE-OPENING ORCA FACTS
- Orcas can grow to be up to 30 feet long, roughly the size of a school bus.
- They live in family groups called pods, which often stay together for life.
- Orcas are found in every ocean, from icy polar seas to warm tropical waters.
- They use echolocation, sound waves that bounce off objects, to find food and communicate.
- Each pod has its own unique calls and hunting techniques, passed down through generations.
- Despite their nickname, orcas rarely harm humans. The term “killer whale” comes from their skill at hunting large prey in the wild.
- Orcas are apex predators, meaning they are at the very top of the food chain and have no natural enemies. They help keep marine ecosystems balanced by controlling other animal populations.
- Each orca’s dorsal fin and saddle patch are unique, just like human fingerprints. Scientists use these markings to identify and track individual whales in the wild.
Next, look at these activities.
MORE ORCA WHALE AND DOLPHIN ACTIVITIES
- Triple Canvas Whale Art {low cost project}
- Measure the difference between a real orca and your paper one. Use a long rope or garden hose to demonstrate for your child just how long an orca is.
- Talk about how orcas use echolocation and teamwork to hunt. Explore the concept with this Fun and Easy Echolocation Activity for Kids.
- Jumping Dolphin Craft
- Mark on a map where orcas live, in every ocean around the world. Once you have gone through it a couple of times, cover the ocean names on your map or globe and see if your child can name them.
- Expand to other ocean creatures with a How to Make an Easy Antarctica Diorama With Your Kids.
Too, look at these other origami crafts.
MORE ORIGAMI CRAFTS FOR KIDS
- How To Make A Kids Origami Easy And Fun Whale
- Facts About Japan | How To Make Kids Easy Origami Fish
- How to Make A Fun Origami Frog Amazon Rainforest Craft
Finally, look at how to make an easy origami orca craft.
HOW TO MAKE AN ORIGAMI ORCA EASY CRAFT
If you can’t find black and white origami paper, grab some black paper in the scrapbook section that is white on the opposite side. You can use any size paper you like.
One important thing to remember is to press into the crease each time you fold with the edge of a ruler, a bone folder, or even your fingernail to get a clean , sharp fold.
You will need:
- Black and white origami paper
- Glue stick
- Ruler or bone folder
First, start with your paper turned like a diamond. Too, fold it in half horizontally and unfold to make a crease.
Also, fold both top corners down to meet the center line, creating a kite shape.
Fold the side flaps backward slightly; these will become the orca’s side fins.
Fold the top point (the unfolded portion) toward the center to refine the orca’s body.
Then, fold down the tip to give its head some shape.
Next, fold the tip of the paper at the opposite end upward to create the orca’s tail fin.
Fold inward so white is touching white, and pull out the fins just slightly.
Glue googly eyes on either side.
