I wanted to share a #Holiday which fell on September 26th, NATIONAL SHAMU THE WHALE DAY #ShamuTheWhaleDay. This is one #Whale not only have I known about forever but one my children grew up with. Shamu the Whale was an attraction in Sea World in San Antiono, Texas.
My ex took Suzzie and I to San Antiona to Sea World but when we got inside it started to rain, and they started the Park. I never had the opportunity to return not even with David and Charlie. I’ve never gotten to see Shamu but I what about you. Have you seen Shamu or would you want to?
if you didn’t know I wanted to let you know September 26, National Shamu the Whale Day not only honors a famous Whale but also raising awareness about Orcas in our Oceans. Did you know these powerful predators are the largest member of the Dolphin family?
Shamu is the name used in several of the SeaWorld Orca Whale shows and it is the stage name given to the “star” of those shows, beginning with the original Shamu in the late 1960s. Shamu died in 1971. However, SeaWorld trademarked the name Shamu. They gave the name to different Orcas throughout the years when performing in Shamu shows in several SeaWorld parks.
Lesson Plan national Shamu the Whale Day
Here are some engaging homeschool lesson plans and activities to celebrate National Shamu the Whale Day on September 26:
Educational Lesson Plans
1. Whale Biology & Conservation (Grades 3–5)
- Learn about whale anatomy, communication, and migration.
- Explore how ocean noise affects whales and how scientists measure it.
- Includes hands-on activities and videos available from the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.
2. Humpback Whale 101
- Watch a 30-minute video to learn about humpback whale biology.
- Activity: Draw a humpback whale to scale and explore its adaptations.
- Great for visual learners and budding marine biologists.
3. Orphan Orca: Saving Springer
- A story-based curriculum about a young killer whale rescued in Puget Sound.
- Teaches killer whale biology, research, and environmental stewardship.
🎨 Creative Activities
4. Shamu Birthday Writing Activity (Grades 1–4)
- Celebrate Shamu’s birthday with a writing prompt focused on orcas.
- Encourages creativity and integrates biology with language arts.
- Available on Teachers Pay Teachers.
5. Orca Windsock Craft
- Cut, color, and glue templates to create a killer whale windsock.
- Perfect for younger learners (PreK–6th grade).
- Combines art, marine science, and fun!
- Find it on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
