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Jellyfish for Kids | Learn about the graceful invertebrates!

Did you know that jellyfish have no bones, no brain, and no heart? In Jellyfish for Kids, you and your students will learn a lot about these interesting underwater creatures. Apart from the lack of brain and heart, jellyfish have unique physical characteristics that set them apart from other animals. They are made up of a soft, gelatinous material and have a nearly transparent body. And you will certainly recognize those long, flowing tentacles. The diet of a jellyfish typically includes small animals like tiny fish, shrimp, zooplankton, even baby jellyfish. But jellyfish have a unique way of getting their food. When a jellyfish is hungry, it stretches its tentacles out in the water. When a small animal like a plankton or a tiny fish touches these tentacles, the stinging cells shoot out tiny harpoons filled with venom. The venom paralyzes or stuns the prey, making it easier for the jellyfish to catch and eat. The tentacles pull the prey into the jellyfish's mouth, which is in the middle of its body. Jellyfish may seem like simple creatures, but they play an essential role in the ocean's ecosystem. One of the things they do is help keep the balance of other animals in check. They eat small fish and tiny creatures called zooplankton. If there were too many small fish and zooplankton in the ocean, they could overeat the plants that grow in the water, which would upset the balance of the entire ocean. Jellyfish help make sure everything stays in harmony. We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about these interesting sea creatures! If you want to learn even more, head over to our website and download one of our many lesson plans about animals, full of activities, worksheets, and more! https://learnbright.org/lessons/scien... 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. What you will learn in Jellyfish for Kids: 0:00 Introduction 0:24 What are jellyfish? 1:47 Life cycle of jellyfish 2:29 What jellyfish eat 3:30 Other interesting facts 4:46 Why are jellyfish important to the environment? 5:55 Review of the facts Find and Follow Us Online: Facebook:   / learnbright   Instagram:   / learnbrighteducation   Pinterest:   / learnbrighteducation   YouTube: @LearnBright Website: https://learnbright.org/ *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: https://learnbright.org/lessons/?filt... #jellyfish #ocean