The Biggest Dolphin: teacher key

Orcas, grade 2 edition, written for 2nd grade. Orcas are the largest dolphins in the sea. Meet their pods, their teeth and the sounds they make.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

What kind of animal is the orca?
- The largest dolphin (answer)
- A big shark
- A small fish
What is a pod?
- A kind of fish
- A family group of orcas (answer)
- A tooth
How do orcas find things in the water?
- They click and listen for echoes (answer)
- They follow the sun
- They smell the sand
Orcas live in every ocean. Can you find orcas in just one ocean?
- Yes
- No (answer)
- Only at night
What does calf mean?
- A baby orca (answer)
- A big wave
- A kind of food