Killer Whale Task Force accompanies the Introduction of Explore the Salish Sea, A Nature Guide for Kids. and brings to life the main phenomenon for the Explore the Salish Sea curriculum: our sea’s top predator is endangered. Next, students develop their own overarching Essential Question, such as: How can we help endangered killer whales recover? This will guide the rest of their explorations. No matter which units you choose to implement with your class, start here to set the premise and spark an intrinsic desire to figure out how to help the beloved killer whales