In the ocean deep and wide,
There's a world that we can't hide,
Full of creatures strange and new,
Some that might intimidate you.

But fear not, little ones,
We'll explore and have some fun,
Through the abyssal zone we'll go,
And see things that few have known.

In the trenches, far below,
Sediment settles nice and slow,
Creating habitats for all,
Where creatures big and small can crawl.

At the podium we'll stand up tall,
With confidence we'll have it all,
Transparent as the water blue,
Speaking out for what we knew.

And after all that we have done,
Exploring the ocean's run,
We'll come back to land and talk,
A cakewalk, no need to balk.

Reflections

1. What did the young explorers discover in the ocean, and what was their favorite thing?
2. How did the young explorers feel about their adventure, and why?
3. Which creature in the story was the most interesting, and why?
4. What did the young explorers learn about the ocean and the creatures that live there?
5. How did the young explorers feel when they were standing at the podium, and why was it important for them to speak up?