Ocean habitat images need their captions

A dramatic colour difference does not by itself tell viewers about depth or temperature. Read authoritative captions alongside the photographs so children know which details they observed and which information came from the source.

A shallow reef image and deep-sea image represent different conditions.

Compare documented conditions

Read the source captions alongside the images. A dramatic photograph may reveal appearance while omitting depth, scale or environmental measurements.

Identify each location. Describe visible features. Check supporting information.

Colour alone cannot establish temperature or depth.

Which detail comes from the source? Use image descriptions.

Resources

• Reflection Journal Template — Use the editable recording prompts for a short evidence-and-question record, alongside the checked topic source.

Further reading

• Australian Museum — insects in our gardens

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