ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Sea Sponges: The Most Mysterious Animals in the Ocean ????
Sea sponges are amazing creatures that live in the ocean. They might look like plants because they stay in one place and don’t swim around. But guess what? They’re actually animals! Sea sponges have bodies full of tiny holes called pores.
Even though they can’t move, sea sponges have a clever way to eat. They use their pores to suck in water, which has tiny bits of food like plankton and bacteria. This is how they get the nutrients they need to survive.
Sea sponges come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some are soft and smooth, while others are hard and rough. They often attach themselves to rocks and reefs in the ocean, where they can stay safe and continue to grow.
Did you know that people have been using sea sponges for a long time? They are great for washing and bathing because they can hold a lot of water and feel nice on the skin. Next time you see a sponge, remember that it might have come from the ocean!
Here are some fun facts about sea sponges:
Sea sponges are fascinating creatures that help keep the ocean clean by filtering water. They might be mysterious, but now you know a lot more about them. Keep exploring and learning about the wonders of the ocean!
Spongy Experiment: Find a sponge at home (it can be a kitchen sponge) and a bowl of water. Dip the sponge in the water and watch how it absorbs the water. Imagine how sea sponges do the same in the ocean to get their food. Try squeezing the sponge to see how water comes out, just like how sea sponges filter water. Discuss with a friend or family member how this is similar to what sea sponges do in the ocean.
Colorful Creations: Sea sponges come in many colors. Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to draw your own sea sponge. Think about the different colors and shapes you learned about. Share your drawing with the class and explain why you chose those colors and shapes for your sea sponge.
Observation Walk: Next time you go to the beach or a park, look for things that stay in one place like sea sponges do. It could be a rock, a tree, or even a bench. Think about how these things are similar to sea sponges. Can they move? How do they get what they need to survive? Share your observations with your classmates.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
“Sponges have bodies full of pores. They can’t actually swim, which is why for many years we thought they were plants instead of animals. Unlike plants, sponges can’t make their own food; they use their pores to feed on plankton and tiny particles of bacteria in the water. Many sponges are soft and smooth, but others can be hard and rough, and they attach themselves to rocks and reefs. Did you know that sea sponges have been used for centuries for washing and bathing? Smile and learn!”
