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OCEANS & MARINE LIFE WEB SITES
Access these
sites through your computer’s Internet connection. Open the underlined
address (URL). Information can be printed or downloaded to your computer. Be
sure to follow links to other sites and find your way back with the “Back”
button. Also, we note where we found broken links in our sampling of links
within a site. Teachers will need to replace these links with their own.
All of the
sites listed were active as of March 22, 2005. The evaluation is by the AVA
Center staff according to the amount of information given, the general
appearance of the site and its potential use in the classroom. This list is
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WEBSITES
LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
WEBQUESTS
WEBSITES
ACADEMY OF ACHIEVEMENT- HALL OF EXPLORERS
http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/halls/sci
• Robert D. Ballard, Ph.D.
http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/bal0int-1
Transcript of an interview with noted oceanographer Robert Ballard, discoverer of the
Titanic. Includes a Profile and a Biography as well as audio and video clips. Click on
Curriculum Center for teacher and student materials. Excellent
• Sylvia Earle, Ph.D.
http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/ear0int-1
Transcript of an interview with noted oceanographer Sylvia Earle, known for her deep
ocean explorations. Includes a Profile and a Biography as well as audio and video clips.
Click on Curriculum Center for teacher and student materials. Excellent
ALIEN STINGERS – CNIDARIANS
http://www.alienstingers.com/stingerhome/
A site from the New York Aquarium on cnidarians (corals, jellyfish, &
anemones). Sections: Stingers, Games, Scientists, Parents & Teachers
(including teachers guides and student activities), and The Exhibit.
Excellent
ALL ABOUT OCEANS AND
SEAS
NEW!
http://www.zoomschool.com/subjects/ocean/
An extensive site for elementary
students on oceans and seas. Sections include: Why is the Ocean Salty?, What
Causes Waves?, The Water Cycle, Ocean Animal Printouts and much more.
Excellent
ALL ABOUT THE OCEAN
http://www.suelebeau.com/ocean.htm
A huge page of links on oceanography. Sections: General Ocean Links; Whales,
Dolphins & Sharks; Ocean Creatures; Manatees; Ocean Habitats; Ocean Pollution;
and Ocean Webquests. Excellent

AMAZING
WHALES
http://www.dkd.net/whales/ Whale Facts, Stranded Whales, Sounds, Dugongs, Whale Behaviors, Minke Whales,
Whale Watching, Dolphins, Hervey Bay (Australia). Excellent
AQUARIUS –
THE WORLD’S ONLY UNDERWATER LABORATORY
http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/ Aquarius is an underwater laboratory located at a depth of 63 feet in the
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Sections: Mission Information, What’s
New, IPIX Virtual Tour, Mission Archives, Information, For Teachers &
Students, Press Room and Archive. Excellent
BATHYMETRY,
CLIMATE CHANGE AND “OFFSHORE” GEOLOGIC HISTORY
http://www.bigelow.org/virtual/index_bath.html Web resources for information plus classroom activities on ocean bottom
topography and how climate and its changes affect our oceans. Includes
Background Info, Key Questions, Web Links, Terminology, Hands-On (activities),
Images and Movies. Excellent
BLACK SMOKERS OF JUAN DE FUCA RIDGE
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/expeditions/blacksmokers/black_smokers.html
Follows an
expedition to collect a black smoker a mile underwater in 1998. Includes:
Games, Glossary, Black Smokers, World Ridge System, Expedition Journal, Life
Forms, Underwater Tools, Video and Image Gallery, Talk to the Scientists,
Teacher Resources (including lesson plans). An outstanding site. Excellent
THE BRIDGE –
OCEAN SCIENCE TEACHER RESOURCE CENTER
http://www.vims.edu/bridge/ A huge amount of oceanographic information for the classroom. Sections: Ocean
Science Topics, Resource Pavilion (incl. lesson plans, virtual
expeditions, online publications, etc.), Data Port, Elementary Grades (links &
resources by grade level), and Communications (TROLLS, Ask an Oceanographer,
FAQ, etc.). Excellent
CANDID CAMERA – UNDERWATER STYLE – SEAL CAM
http://whyfiles.org/061polar/seal.html Details a project in Antarctica to mount tiny underwater cameras on the heads
of Weddell seals hunting under the ice pack and then retrieving the tapes when
the seals surface to breathe. Includes 3 QuickTime videos (a bit long loading)
including one where a seal just misses catching a tasty fish. Fun and
different. Excellent
COASTAL
EXPLORATIONS
NEW!
http://www.leo.lehigh.edu/envirosci/geology/coast/ “Coastal Explorations allows you to explore a variety
of coastal formations. Many different locations along the California and New Jersey coasts are
provided for your exploration. Click on a map below to begin your exploration.
As you examine the images and movies, pay close attention to unique coastal
features. As you explore this site, compare the differences and similarities
between California and New Jersey coasts. How are coastal areas different in
each state? How are they similar? Where is coastal erosion most prevelant?
What kinds of human activities modify the shorelines? What development issues
do people living on the coast encounter in each state? Click on the map of
California or New Jersey to explore!” You click
on the map to see photos of sections of the coastline. Includes some video
clips. Excellent
C.O.O.L. – COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVATION LAB
http://www.imcs.rutgers.edu/mrs/LEO/LEO15.html
“An integrated ocean observatory has
been developed and operated in the coastal waters off the central coast of New
Jersey (USA). One major goal for the Long-term Ecosystem Observatory (LEO) is
to develop a real-time capability for rapid environmental assessment and
physical/biological forecasting in coastal waters. To this end, observational
data is collected from satellites, aircrafts, ships, fixed/relocatable
moorings, and autonomous underwater vehicles. The majority of the data are
available in real-time allowing for adaptive sampling of episodic events and
are assimilated into ocean forecast models. In this observationally rich
environment, model forecast errors are dominated by uncertainties in the model
physics or future boundary conditions rather than initial conditions.
Therefore, ensemble forecasts with differing model parameterizations provide a
unique opportunity for model refinement and
validation.”
The Gallery has photos and video
clips. The Education section has lesson plans. Excellent
CORAL REEF FISHES
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/2298/index.html
Information on the great diversity of marine life on the coral reefs.
Sections include: Diversity, Feeding, Reproduction, Endangered Species, Fish
of the Week, Portfolio, and Links. Excellent photos. Excellent
CORAL REEFS – 42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore.com/reef.htm
Information and classroom activities on coral reefs. Excellent
DATA FROM OCEAN BUOYS
http://www.bigelow.org/virtual/index_buoy.html
Web resources for information plus
classroom activities on data from
ocean buoys. Includes Background Info, Key Questions, Terminology, Web Links,
Hands-On (activities), Images and Movies. Excellent
DESCENT TO THE MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE – A
LIVE EXPEDITION
NEW!
http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/mar/
Travel along with the scientists as
they explore the Mid-Atlantic ridge and make some exciting discoveries.
“Reporting
from the decks of the research ship Atlantis, from the middle of the Atlantic
Ocean, we invite you to join an international team of scientists as they spend
almost four weeks exploring an unusual mountain called the Atlantis Massif,
which is part of the extensive Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is one
of the earth's largest undersea mountain ranges at a length of nearly 10,000
km.” Sections: Overview, Expedition Journal, People, Glossary, Just for
Teachers, and Additional Resources. Excellent
DIVE AND DISCOVER – EXPEDITIONS TO THE
SEA FLOOR
http://www.divediscover.whoi.edu/
“Dive
and Discover is... an interactive distance
learning Web site designed to immerse you in the excitement of discovery and
exploration of the deep seafloor. Dive and Discover brings you right on board a
series of research cruises to the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans, and
gives you access to the latest oceanographic and deep submergence research as it
happens! Be at the front line of scientific inquiry and join scientists -
geologists, geophysicists, chemists and biologists - who are exploring the
seafloor and making amazing deep-sea discoveries. Daily updates, photos, videos,
and e-mail correspondence with scientists aboard research vessels allow you to
follow the progress of the scientific mission and find out about life on the
floating laboratories at sea.”
Follows seven
expeditions. “The Dive and Discover side of
the site allows your classrooms to follow along with Woods Hole Oceanographic
Institution researchers as they explore the world around us. Ask the scientist
questions, check to see daily activities aboard their floating laboratory at
sea, allow students to see careers that might be right for them, and even check
out what is on the menu! This Educator's Companion portion gives you
access to classroom integration tips developed by COSI and teachers involved in
previous Dive and Discover expeditions. Also included in the Companion is
background information, activities, assessment tools, and a vast array of
resources to make this project last a week, a month, or a semester!”
Outstanding. Note: We did not find any fees associated with this site.
Excellent
DOLPHIN RESEARCH
CENTER
http://www.dolphins.org/ Information
about the Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key, Florida. Includes terrific
photos of the dolphins at the center. Includes: Meet the Pod, Join the Pod,
Learn About Marine Mammals, Who We Are, What We Do, and much more. Excellent
ESTUARINE SCIENCE: DISCOVERY OF
ESTUARINE ENVIRONMENTS
http://omp.gso.uri.edu/doee/science/intro.htm Information on the
ecosystems of estuaries. Sections: All About Estuaries, Water Properties,
Biological Communities, and Global Changes. Also History & Culture, Virtual
Field Trip, Biota Gallery, Maps, Glossary and Teacher Resources. Teacher
Resources includes Printed Resources, Internet Resources and Classroom
Activities. Excellent
FISH PRINTOUTS
(MAKE YOUR OWN COLORING BOOK)
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/fish/printouts/ A large number of pages of fish
pictures to print out and make into a coloring book. Note: Scroll down the page
for the printouts. Excellent
JEFF’S NUDIBRANCH SITE AND CORAL
REEF GALLERY
http://divegallery.com
An extensive
photo gallery of Nudibranches AKA sea slugs, anemone fish, crinoids and much
more from the sea around the Philippine Islands. Info on each species. Questions
& Answers. Includes Tropical Fish, Corals, and Shells. Outstanding photos and
video clips. Excellent
KAIKOURA
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/kaikoura/
An account of
a National Geographic/Smithsonian expedition to explore Kaikoura Canyon in the
waters off New Zealand. Sections: Canyon, Creatures, Crews, Dispatches,
Resources and Web links. Excellent
KINGDOM OF CORAL: THE GREAT BARRIER
REEF
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0101/feature2/media.html
A video visit to the Great Barrier Reef
of Australia. A 6 ½ minute video presentation. Click on I Have It
to begin (needs Flash) Excellent
LEARN ABOUT OCEAN TIDES, TIDE POOLS, & TIDE PREDICTION
http://www.bigelow.org/virtual/index_tides.html
Web resources for information plus classroom activities on ocean tides, tide
pools and tide prediction. Includes Background Info, Key Questions, Web Links,
Terminology, Hands-On (activities), Images and Movies. Excellent
LIFE ON THE
ROCKY SHORE – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001418/
A student-created
site on life at the tide line. Sections: Animals, Tides, Tide Tables, Tide pool
Safety, Activities, Fun Stuff (games, crossword puzzle, word search), and
Research. Excellent
MAKING
WAVES
http://waves.marine.usf.edu/mwhome.htm
Information on the oceans and their conservation. Sections include
information, teaching activities and links to more information. Sections:
Coral Reefs, Red Tide, Sea Level Rise, Real Time Data, Natural Disasters, El
Nino, Oceans From Space, and Breaking News. Excellent
MARINE AND COASTAL - NPCA
NEW!
http://www.npca.org/marine%5Fand%5Fcoastal/flash.html
Information on the different marine and coastal
environments. Sections: Coral Reefs: Rainforests of the Sea; Marine
Wildlife: Meet the Creatures of the Deep; Beaches: Are We Loving Them to Death?;
and Wetlands: Murky Swamps or Precious Ecosystems?. Suitable for
elementary to junior high grades. Excellent
MARINE BIOLOGY
ONLINE SCIENCE COURSES
http://www.marinebiology.org/science.htm Online
introductions to Fish Biology, Fish Ecology, General Ecology, Marine Ecology,
Coral Reefs, Coral Bleaching, Mangroves, Oceanography, SCUBA Adventures (summer
on-ship learning adventures), and Forums (online forums). Excellent
MARINE BIOLOGY: THE LIVING OCEANS
http://ology.amnh.org/marinebiology/?src=k_p
A
fun, colorful site with lots of information for elementary students on the
oceans and marine life. Sections: Dive into the World Beneath the Sea, Work the
System, Ocean Creatures Feature, It Takes All Kinds to Make a World, Journey to
the Bottom of the Sea, They Glow, Stuff to Do, Tide Poll, Meet the Ologists, and
What Do You Know? Outstanding. Excellent
MARINE
RESERVES: WHERE DO YOU FIT IN?
http://www.jason.org/digital_labs/CINMS/ An
online simulation from the JASON Project.
“The
sea around Anacapa Island is one of the most biologically rich and economically
important areas of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and National
Park. Because Anacapa Island is close to mainland harbors, it is a very popular
place to fish and dive. In this simulation, you have been asked to represent one
of the stakeholders in a working group to establish new marine reserve areas
near Anacapa. You must develop a plan that will satisfy the group you are
representing yet be acceptable to the other groups’ representatives.”
Includes Teacher
Background and Classroom Activities. Outstanding. Excellent
MUSEUMS IN THE CLASSROOM OCEAN PROJECT
http://www.chias.org/www/edu/mitc/wkshp/ocean/oceans.html
“This project was created by teachers in the 1997 Museums in the
Classroom Summer Workshop at the Chicago Academy of Sciences. The lesson is all
about water and how it functions, specifically in the ocean. Included in this
project are hands-on activities, links to other web sites on oceans and water,
extension ideas, and a discussion of the standards met by this project.” Sections:
Outline of the Lesson, Words of the Week, Try This!, Resources, and Wait,
There’s More. Suitable for elementary students. Excellent
NEPTUNE’S WEB – AN OCEANOGRAPHIC
VOYAGE IN LEARNING
http://pao.cnmoc.navy.mil/educate/neptune/neptune.htm
Educational site
for the Navy’s Naval Meteorology and Oceanographic Command. Sections include:
Sailing Directions (recruitment), Sea Searcher (search engine), Student’s Sea of
Knowledge (oceanographic encyclopedia), Teacher’s Realm (incl. Oceanography
lesson plans and activities), a Quiz, and Mysteries of the Deep (FAQs).
Excellent
NOAA –
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
http://www.noaa.gov/ A portal to all
of the NOAA websites. Excellent
NOAA
BOOKSHELF
http://www.education.noaa.gov/books/index.html Online books,
coloring books, games and puzzles. Sections: Adopt-a-Buoy, Puffy the Puffer’s
Book of Fun Fish Facts, The Kohola and the Kolea, and the Pacific Coral Reef
Coloring Book. Excellent
NOAA
ESPECIALLY FOR STUDENTS
http://www.education.noaa.gov/students.html A large number
of student resources including workbooks, information sites, coloring books,
storybooks, and activities. Sections: Weather, Climate Change and Our Planet,
Oceans and Coasts, and Satellites and Space. Excellent
NOAA PHOTOGRAPH AND IMAGE
COLLECTION
http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/collections.html
A must for
images!! Over 16,000 photographs and images indexed and searchable. Image
collections: The National Severe Storms Laboratory, The National Undersea
Research Program, NOAA in Space, NOAA at the Ends of the Earth, National
Estuarine Research Reserve System, NOAA’s Ark, Flying with NOAA, Small World,
The Coral Kingdom, America’s Coastlines, Beginnings and Endings (sunrises,
moonrises, sunsets, moonsets), Treasures of the Library, Sailing for Science,
Fisheries, Sanctuaries, Geodesy-Measuring the Earth, Coast & Geodetic Survey
Historical Image Collection, National Weather Service Historical Image
Collection, and the National Marine Fisheries Historical Image Collection, An
outstanding site. Excellent
NOAA RESEARCH – K-12
http://www.oar.noaa.gov/k12/
“This site is a joint effort of the NOAA Research
and the College of
Education at the University of South Alabama (USA). The goal of the site is to
provide middle school science students and teachers with research and
investigation experiences using on-line resources.”
Projects: El Niño, Storms, Atmosphere, Fisheries, Great Lakes, and Oceans.
Excellent
NOVA
ONLINE - INTO THE ABYSS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/abyss/ Online
companion for the NOVA special “Into the Abyss”. Includes The Mission, Life in
the Abyss, the Last Frontier, and Dispatches. Includes terrific video clips.
Also, check the Teacher’s Section for lesson plans. Excellent
OBSERVING A
CORAL REEF
http://www.eduweb.com/jason/index.html
A JASON project
in which students study a coral reef using data recorded between 1993 and 1997
to determine changes. Students compare images from 1993 and 1997 to determine
changes. Note: This ties in with other JASON projects. Excellent
OCEAN
ADVENTURE
http://library.thinkquest.org/18828/ An exploration
of hydrothermal vents. Sections: Prepare, Ethics, Research Tools, Mysteries,
Meet the Scientists, Interactivities, Fauna, Forum, Glossary, Geology, and the
Significance of Vents. Excellent
OCEAN.COM –
EVERYTHING ABOUT THE OCEAN
http://www.ocean.com/ A huge site about
the ocean and marine creatures. Sections to check out: The Ocean Channel,
Poseidon’s Library, Ocean Gallery and Marine Conservation. Excellent
OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS
http://www.eagle.ca/~matink/themes/Biomes/oceans.html#LES
Links to oceanography websites and 24
lesson plans. Also in Lesson Plans section. Excellent
OCEAN EXPLORER – NOAA
http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/about/about.html
“current
information on a series of NOAA scientific and educational explorations and
activities in the marine environment. The site provides a platform to follow
explorations in near real-time, learn about exploration technologies, observe
remote marine flora and fauna in the colorful multimedia gallery, read about
NOAA’s 200-year history of ocean exploration, and discover additional NOAA
resources in a virtual library.” Sections: Explorations, Projects,
Gallery, Technology, History, Library, and Education. Education section has a
large number of lesson plans. Note: Also in Lesson Plans section. Some of the
Explorations are Submarine Ring of Fire, Mountains in the Sea, Charleston Bump,
and more. Outstanding. Excellent
OCEAN
PLANET
http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean_planet.html An online
Smithsonian exhibition on the world’s oceans. You click on rooms in the floor
plan to see information from the exhibit. Includes all of the text and most of
the images from the original exhibit. Sections include: Resources, Oceans in
Peril, Heroes, Sea People, and Ocean Science. Check out the Educational
Materials for a large number of lesson plans and activities and Marine Science
fact sheets. Excellent
OCEAN PLANET UNDERWATER
FLYBY
http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/OCEAN_PLANET/HTML/oceanography_flyby.html
A two-minute underwater tour of the sea
floor. “NASA
scientists have created a two-minute animated tour under the Pacific Ocean,
based on real data about the sea floor's peaks and valleys. Submerge near
Hawaii, run like a submarine to Japan, and finally dive to the ocean's deepest
point, between Japan and New Guinea.” Excellent
OCEAN TEACHER
RESOURCES
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/thematicunits/ocean.htm
A full page of
links to oceanography-related sites and lesson plans. Excellent
OCEAN
WORLD
http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/
“provides both
students and teachers with the latest issues in Oceanography, as well as access
to interactive materials, near and real-time data, and exciting activities and
experiments.” Includes teacher materials, interactive quizzes, extensive links
and more. Sections: Fisheries, Currents, Jason-1, Ice Ages, Coral Reefs,
Weather, El Niño, Icebergs, Waves, and Satellites. Excellent
OCEANOGRAPHY – AN ONR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOCUS SITE FOR STUDENTS AND
TEACHERS
http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/ocean/ From the
Office of Naval Research. Sections include: Ocean in Motion, Habitats, Ocean
Life, Ocean Water, Ocean Regions, Research Vessels, Activities, a Glossary and
Links. Excellent
OCEANS
NEW!
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/oceans.html
A page of links to websites, lesson
plans, classroom activities and more. Excellent
Also in Lesson Plans section
OCEANS
ALIVE
http://www.abc.net.au/oceans/alive.htm A large amount
of information, audio clips, and more. Sections: Whale Dreams; Jewels of the
Sea; Cool, Wet Facts; Seal Training; Beachcomber; Sea Rangers; links and more.
Excellent
OCEANS FIELD TRIP
http://www.field-guides.com/sci/oceank/index.htm
Take an internet field trip to explore the oceans. Includes Getting Ready and
Teacher’s Resources. Excellent
PALAU:
PARADISE OF THE PACIFIC
NEW!
http://www.pbs.org/edens/palau/ A Living Eden
site on Palau and its amazing underwater treasures. Sections: Legends of Palau,
A Titanic Interview, Under the Sea, Aquatic Classroom (lesson plans),
Palau Resources and Screensaver. Note: We now have the accompanying video.
Order VT507019. Excellent
Also in the Lesson Plans section.
PREPARE TO DESCEND! – VOYAGE TO
THE DEEP
http://www.ocean.udel.edu/deepsea/home/home.html
Details an
expedition to the hydrothermal vents in the Sea of Cortes off the west coast of
Mexico. Sections: Mission & Crew, Seafloor Geology, Creature Features
(including a photo gallery), Toxic Chemistry( incl. a video), and High-Tech
Tools. The New From the Deep includes Dive Log, Daily Journal, Interviews, Call
From the Deep and Neat Stuff {photos and video clips}). Also includes a Test
Your Ocean IQ Quiz. An outstanding site. Excellent
THE RIGHT WHALE NAMED METOMPKIN – HER
STORY OF SURVIVAL – ONLINE BOOK
http://whale.wheelock.edu/books/MetompkinStory/ An interactive book for children about a
whale. Includes Curriculum Resources and Research sources. Excellent
SALMON: SPIRIT OF THE LAND & SEA
NEW!
http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/expeditions/salmon/
“Join One World Journeys and nature photographer Natalie Fobes,
author Susan Zwinger, conservationists Ian and Karen McAllister, videographer
Franklin Viola, field technician Toby Malina and digital photographer Russell
Sparkman aboard the Explorer as we travel the coastal waters of Alaska and
British Columbia.
On this 10-day expedition, we enter the Great Bear Rainforest in
search of the rare Kermode or "Spirit" bear. Explore with us as we document orca
whales, grizzly bears, and other wildlife dependent upon the salmon's annual
migration. Send us an email during the live expedition with your questions about
salmon.
Discover how the salmon embodies the spirit of land and sea in
the Pacific Northwest. Take a journey now and learn how the remarkable salmon is
a critical link in the health of an entire ecosystem.”
Sections: Live Journey (with Dispatches and Team Profiles), Saga
of the Salmon, Eco-Gallery, People of the Salmon and Learn and Explore. Sound
and photos along with narration and captions provide a look at the important
role that salmon play in the Pacific Northwest. Outstanding. Excellent
SALT MARSHES FIELD TRIP
NEW!
http://www.field-trips.org/sci/salt/index.htm
A
virtual field trip to salt marshes. Excellent
SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY FOCUS – OCEANOGRAPHY & BLOW THE
BALLAST!
http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/blowballast/default.htm
Information for
teachers and students from the Office of Naval Research. Oceanography: Oceans
in Motion, Habitats, Ocean Life, Ocean Water, Ocean Regions, Research Vessels,
and Resources. Blow the Ballast!: Rescue of the Squalus, Swede Momsen,
Submarines, People Under the Sea, and Resources. Excellent
SEA AND SKY
http://www.seasky.org/sea.html A huge amount
of information with photos, games, puzzles, links and more. Sections: Sea News,
The Ocean Realm, Sea Lab, Sea Links, Aquarium Resources, Ocean Exploration, Sea
Gallery, and Sea Games. Includes lesson plans and activities. Excellent
SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURES
http://www.bigelow.org/virtual/sst_sub1.html
Web resources for information plus
classroom activities on sea surface
temperatures. Includes Background Info, Key Questions, Terminology, Web Links,
Hands-On (activities), Images and Movies. Excellent
SEA WORLD
TEACHER GUIDES
http://www.seaworld.org/just-for-teachers/guides/index.htm
Scroll down the
list for curriculum guides to print out on various aquatic topics such as Orcas,
Penguins, Shark and more. Excellent
SHARKS
http://www.kidzone.ws/sharks/
Information for
students about sharks. Includes: Shark Activities (puzzles, games, word
scrambles, etc.), Shark Facts, and Shark Pictures (incl. photos and clipart).
Excellent
SHARKS FIELD TRIP
NEW!
http://www.field-trips.org/sci/sharks/index.htm
A
virtual field trip to learn about sharks. Excellent
THE SHARKS
POOL
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Canopy/3018/
Information on
sharks. Sections: Shark Biology, Sharks vs. the Media, Finning, Shark Attack,
Shark Links, Shark News, Ask the Shark Man, Fun Stuff. Excellent
SHARKS VIRTUAL FIELD
TRIP
http://www.field-guides.com/sci/sharks/index.htm
Take a virtual
field trip into the watery world of sharks. Are they all dangerous? Find out.
Includes Getting Ready and Teacher Resources. Excellent
STUDY OF PLACE – OCEAN CURRENTS
EXPLORATION
http://www.studyofplace.com/Modules/Module.cfm?ModuleId=2
A teaching module on ocean currents
based on Benjamin Franklin’s charting of the Gulf Stream and exploring ocean
currents today. Includes background information, readings, classroom activities
and more. Excellent
TIDE POOLS –
42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore.com/tidepool.htm
Basic information on tide pools plus
activities and webquests. Excellent
TREASURES@SEA
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow8/dec98/main.html
Exploring the sea through literature.
Includes art, activities, books, writing, interactive activities, web resources
and more. Excellent
THE TRUTH
ABOUT THE MONSTERS OF THE DEEP
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001458/ A huge site about
sharks. Sections include: General Facts, Species, Structure, Instinct,
Interview, Interesting Facts, Quiz, Poll, Shark Pictures, Shark Movies, and a
Glossary. Excellent
TURTLE TRAX – A SEA TURTLE
PAGE

http://www.turtles.org/
Dedicated to
marine turtles. Includes: About Marine Turtles, Sickbay, Who’s
Underwater…,Glimpses of a Turtle House and much more. Click on the Contents
Page to see all the sections. Excellent
UNDERSEA AND OVERSEE – THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF OUR
OCEANS
http://sln.fi.edu/qa98/spotlight5/index.html
An
exploration activity from the Franklin Institute. Excellent
UNDERSEA
LANDSCAPES – EXPLORE THE WORLD BENEATH THE SURFACE
http://www.gma.org/undersea_landscapes/index.html Travel along as
people explore areas under the surface of the Gulf of Maine. Sections:
Alewives, Cashes Ledge, Lobsters, Brook Trout, and the Bay of Fundy. Includes
story, photos, 3D, and some video clips. Excellent
THE VOYAGE OF THE ODYSSEY
http://www.pbs.org/odyssey/
“The Voyage of the
Odyssey is a five-year program designed to gather the first ever baseline data
on levels of synthetic contaminants throughout the world's oceans. It will use
whales and pelagic fish as indicator species for measuring the health of the
seas.” Sections: What is the Voyage?, Track the
Voyage, Interactive Ocean, Class from the Sea, Voice from the Sea, Science from
the Field and Bowcam. Includes audio and video clips. Includes the possibility
of live teleconferencing. Excellent
VOYAGE TO PUNA RIDGE
http://www.punaridge.org/
An account of a 36-day voyage to
Hawaii’s most spectacular volcano. While volcanologists study Kilauea’s
eruptions daily, little is known about the underwater ridge it has formed
extending 75 kilometers from shore and to a depth of 4,500 meters. Sections
include About the Cruise, Science Factoids (incl. FAQs), Daily Flashes, Teacher
Journal (from the several teachers on board), Media Gallery and more. An
outstanding site. Excellent
WELCOME TO WHALENET
http://whale.wheelock.edu/Welcome.html
Three
sections: Students, Teachers & Public. The Teachers’ section includes Ali’s
Adventures, Right Whale Data, Satellite Tracking Log, Ask a Marine Scientist,
Humpback Whale Catalog, Interactive Stories, Slide Shows, Curriculum and Lesson
Plans, links and more. Excellent
WESTWARD BY SEA: A MARITIME PERSPECTIVE ON AMERICAN EXPANSION
1820-1890 NEW!
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award99/mymhihtml/mymhihome.html
An
American Memory collection from the Library of Congress. “This selection
of items from Mystic Seaport's archival collections includes logbooks, diaries,
letters, business papers, and published narratives of voyages and travels. The
unique maritime perspective of these materials offers a rich look at the events,
culture, beliefs, and personal experiences associated with the settlement of
California, Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, and the Pacific Northwest. A number of
photographs, paintings, maps, and nautical charts are also included to
illustrate the story of Americans’ western seaborne travel. Various themes are
touched upon, including whaling, life at sea, shipping, women at sea, and native
populations.” Click on the Collection Connections for an extensive
Teacher’s Guide. Excellent
WHALE TIMES
KIDS PAGE
http://www.whaletimes.org/whakids.htm Fishin’ for
Facts; Ask Jake, the SeaDog, and The Neverending WhaleTale (students from around
the world add paragraphs to this continuing story), Whale Puzzlers and Species
Sleuth. Excellent
WHALES ON THE
NET
http://www.hotkey.net.au/~gclarke/home.html
Information on whales, whaling, whale
art, photos, and much more. Excellent
WILD
DOLPHINS
http://www.southwest.com.au/~kirbyhs/dolphins.html
Information on
wild dolphins with lots of photos. Includes many stories and photos of wild
dolphins that have chosen to befriend humans around the world. An outstanding
site. Excellent
YELLOW JACKIE
– AN OCEAN MYSTERY CHALLENGE
http://www.accessexcellence.org/yjackie/
An interactive
mystery on the high seas in which student detectives use science-based clues to
solve the mystery. Excellent


ALL ABOUT
LOBSTERS
http://octopus.gma.org/lobsters/ Information on
lobsters from the Gulf of Maine Aquarium. Sections: All About Lobsters, Lobster
Life Cycles, Lobster Boats, How to Eat Lobster, Tales & Trivia, Lobster
Activities, and Lobster Links. Very Good
ALL ABOUT
TURTLES
http://octopus.gma.org/turtles/index.html Information on
turtles from the Gulf of Maine Aquarium. Sections: A Tale of Two Turtles,
Turtle Parts, Explore a Pond, Turtle Defense, Turtle Crafts, Turtle Species, and
How You Can Help. Very Good
AQUATIC
ARCHIVE
http://www.animalnation.com/Archive/aqua/Aqu.html
A large number of links to information
about oceanographic topics. Very Good
ARTIFICIAL REEFS OF THE FLORIDA
KEYS
http://www.indiana.edu/~scuba/artificial.html
Documents
events at four ships sunk as artificial reefs in the Florida Keys. Includes
Artificial Reef Facts, Marine Biology (photos of sea life on the artificial
reefs), Dive Info, an Underwater Tour and more. Most of the information is on
the USCG Duane. Very Good
ATLAS OF THE OCEANS
http://www.oceansatlas.org/index.jsp
A United Nations site about the world’s
oceans and ocean-related issues. Sections: Uses, Issues, Geography and About.
Very Good
ARTHUR’S WATER CREATURE CLIP ART
NEW!
http://arthursclipart.tripod.com/marine.htm
Both color and black and white clipart images. Click on the image at each
section heading for a large number of clips. Note: Many of the black and white
images are suitable for printing as coloring pages. Very Good
CAREER AFLOAT – GATEWAY TO MARITIME CAREERS
NEW!
http://www.marad.dot.gov/acareerafloat/index.htm
A
look at the many career opportunities on the water. Sections: Job Training, Job
Locations, Job Search, Job Descriptions. Salaries, and Proud History. Includes
a lot of Maritime Virtual Tours. Very Good
CAREERS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
http://www.onr.navy.mil/onr/careers/
Information on careers in oceanography and marine-related fields. An online
book. Very Good
THE
CEPHALOPOD PAGE

http://is.dal.ca/~ceph/TCP/index.html
Information on
cephalopods (octopuses, squid, etc.), articles, photos, FAQs, Postcards, links
and more. Very Good
CHESAPEAKE
BAY
NEW!
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/bay/
Information on
the Chesapeake Bay, its ecosystem and efforts to preserve and protect it.
Sections: Restoration and Protection, Bay Grasses, Harmful Algae, Bay
Monitoring, Bay Life Guide, and Bay Education (including activities). Very
Good
COASTS IN CRISIS
http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/c1075/contents.html
An
online publication from the US Coast Guard on the problems and issues of our
coastlines. “In this book, the authors describe
our Nation's varied coastal environments and the natural processes and human
actions that are constantly modifying them. Ignorance of these processes
exacerbates the tragic collisions between people and nature--such as Hurricane
Hugo last year in South Carolina, which left thousands homeless and destroyed
billions of dollars of property. We are still learning the lesson that Francis
Bacon expounded almost four centuries ago: "Nature to be commanded must be
obeyed." To obey and command nature, however, we must improve our scientific
understanding of its forces and processes; only then can we address the crisis
now facing coastal communities.”
Very Good
COCHRANE
ARTIFICIAL REEF
http://www.badarai.asn.au/ Details the
deployment and subsequent success of an artificial reef two nautical miles off
Barolin Point on the east coast of Australia. Includes photos of the
deployment, a history of the reef, and some neat “fishy photos”. Very Good
COOL KIDS FISHIN’
http://www.ncfisheries.net/kids/crustaceans.htm
Three
sections: Crustaceans, Fish and Shellfish. Topics include: Food Chain, Fish
Rules (fishing regulations), Fish Parts, Fish Tales (stories), Connect the
Crustacean, Shellfish Rehab and more. Very Good
THE CORAL
REALM

http://www.coralrealm.com/homepage.html A huge site on
the coral reels and the variety of sea creatures that live on and around them.
Sections: Fish Encyclopedia, Shark Encyclopedia, Invertebrate Guide, Photos &
Videos, Interactive Map, Feature Articles, and Test Your Fish & Shark ID
Skills. Note: Some sections require membership. Very Good
CREATURES AND
PLACES
http://octopus.gma.org/Tidings/index.html Links to
information on different marine creatures. Sections: A Drop of Water; Myths,
Legends and Folklore; A Snail’s Tale; The Tortoise-Shell Limpet; Anadromous or
Catadromous; A Lumpy Fish: The Lumpfish; The Common Sand Dollar; The Common
Loon; Bluefish; The Curious Bog; Gardens in the Sea; and The Winter Beach. Very
Good
CUBA REEFS – A LAST CARIBBEAN REFUGE
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/data/2002/02/01/html/ft_20020201.3.html
A National Geographic feature on coral
reefs off Cuba. Read the story from the magazine. Sights and Sounds is a 7
minute video presentation narrated by underwater photographer David Doubilet.
Multimedia is a collection of video clips. Click on the photos on the left for
more detailed about the photo. Very Good
DAVID’S DOLPHIN & WHALE PHOTOS
http://neptune.atlantis-intl.com/dolphins/ A large
collection of photos of dolphins and whales. Includes audio clips of their
sounds. Links. Very Good
DEEP-SEA PAGES
http://people.whitman.edu/~yancey/deepsea.html
A page developed by Dr. Paul Yancey who
conducts deep sea research. Includes expedition photos. Sections: Our Study
Sites; Pictures; Ships, Subs, Nets; How Life Copes; Environmental Issues; News
Updated Feb. 2004; and Ask Questions. Very Good
DEEP SEA SCIENCE
http://www.lsc.org/extreme_deep/main.html
“Explore
the links at the right and left to better understand the dynamic world of the
ocean deep.”
Sections: Ecosystems, Life Forms, Geology, Technology, Diving, A Timeline of Sea
Exploration, Deep Sea Creatures and Caring For, Ocean Exploration by Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institution. Very Good
DINOFISH –
COELACANTH: FISH OUT OF TIME
http://www.dinofish.com/navbar.html “Pre-dating the dinosaurs by millions of years and once thought
to have gone extinct with them 65 million years ago, the Coelacanth was
"discovered" alive and well in 1938! Read all about it- including the latest
efforts to protect the creature, its pop-up appearances in "out of the way"
places” Sections: Home, News, Recent History,
Conservation, Biology & Behavior, Virtual Coelacanth Web cam, Online Videos, and
Links. Very Good
DOLPHINS –
ORACLES OF THE SEA – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/17963/index-1.shtml?tqskip1=1 A student-created
site on dolphins. Sections: Evolution, Taxonomy & Species; Anatomy; Behavior;
and The Relationship Between Humans and Dolphins. Very Good
FISH FAQs
http://www.wh.whoi.edu/faq/index.html A very long list of Fish FAQs.
Very Good
IN SEARCH OF
GIANT SQUID
http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/squid.html A look at the
elusive giant squid. Click on the red squid to enter. Sections: From Myth to
Reality; Compare the Giant Squid with Another Large Squid; How is a Squid Like a
Snail?; Squid: The Inside Story; and Pictures from the Exhibition. Very Good
JELLIES: LIVING ART
NEW!
http://www.mbayaq.org/efc/efc_se/se_jla.asp
An
online exhibit from the Monterey Bay Aquarium on jellies and their important
role in the ocean ecosystem. Very Good
KIDS ONLY – MANATEES AND DUGONGS
http://www.cep.unep.org/kids/kids.html
Information for students on manatees and dugongs. This is an illustrated book that can be printed out and colored. Very Good
LIFE ON THE ROCKY SHORE – A THINKQUEST
SITE
NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001418/
“Life on
the Rocky Shore is about ocean tidepools. We have many fun activites for you to
explore on our web site. One of our interactive activities lets you identify the
tidepool animals. We have word searches, crossword puzzles, and quizzes about
each individual animal. We hope you will sign our guestbook and complete our
survey. Most of all we hope that through this site you will learn about and
enjoy our oceans and their animals.” Includes
information about tides, tidepools and the creatures found in them as well as
games, puzzles and quizzes. Very Good
LIFE WITHOUT
LIGHT – DEEP IN THE GULF OF MEXICO
http://www.bio.psu.edu/People/Faculty/Fisher/cold_seeps/ Information about
the life in the cold seeps on the ocean floor. Sections: Ice Worms, The
Tubeworms, The Mussels, The Brine Pool, The Food Chain, Our Laboratory, The
Submarine and QuickTime Videos. Very Good
MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER –
BRIGANTINE, NEW JERSEY
http://www.mmsc.org/index.html
Official site
of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine. Includes information on
the rescues and stranding they have responded to, News Articles and Archive,
Marine Mammal Information, lots of information on Chessie the Manatee and links
to other sites. Very Good
MARINE MAMMALS
http://www.gma.org/marinemammals/index.html Information on
marine mammals from the Gulf of Maine Aquarium. Sections: Cetacean Profiles,
Natural History, In the Gulf of Maine, Current Research, The Scientific Method,
Classroom Activities, and Links & Bibliography. Very Good
MIKE JOHNSON MARINE NATURAL
HISTORY PHOTOGRAPHY
http://www.earthwindow.com
A collection
of excellent underwater photographs. Students are welcome to use the photos in
preparing class reports. Very Good
NeMO – NEW MILLENNIUM OBSERVATORY
http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents/nemo/index.html
Follow the New
Millennium Observatory as scientists study undersea volcanoes 200 miles off the
coast of Oregon and Washington. Includes a teacher’s section. Sections:
Expeditions, NeMo Explorer, About NeMo, NeMo Net and Education. Note: Includes
lots of animations and video but not all would open every time. Very Good
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM VIRTUAL TOUR
http://www.neaq.org/vtour/index.html
Take a virtual tour of the New England Aquarium via web cams, a whale watch, an
aquarium tour and more. Very Good
NOAA SPECIALLY FOR TEACHERS
http://www.education.noaa.gov/teachers.html A large number
of teacher resources including lesson plans, links, and all kinds of other
resources. Sections: Weather, Climate Change and Our Planet, Oceans and Coasts,
Satellites and Space, and Training and Other Opportunities & External Links.
Check out the Training section for Resources for Teachers – Ideas for the
Classroom. Very Good Note: Also in Websites section.
NORTHCOAST
MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
http://www.northcoastmarinemammal.org/index.html Site for a
private rescue and rehabilitation center for sick or injured seals, sea lions,
dolphins, porpoises and whales in northern California. Includes information on
their programs and a Kids Fun Page with a Quiz. There is also an Adopt-a-Seal
program and a newsletter. Very Good.
OCEAN CLIPART
NEW!
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Atrium/5924/creaturesofthesea.htm A collection of clipart of fish,
shells, arthropods and more. Very suitable for primary/elementary students.
Very Good
OCEANS AND
SEAS
NEW!
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/Water/ocean.html&back=/search/search_navigation.html&edu=mid Basic information
for Intermediate students on oceans and seas. Contains numerous links to
additional pages. Suitable for grades 3-6. Very Good
OCEANS VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
NEW!
http://www.field-trips.org/tours/sci/oceank/_tourlaunch1.htm
A
virtual field trip to the oceans. Very Good
PACIFIC
TSUNAMI MUSEUM
http://www.tsunami.org/index.htm Web site for the
Pacific Tsunami Museum located in Hilo, Hawaii. Includes Photo Archives and
excellent FAQs on tsunamis. Very Good
POLAR ENERGY -THE
LITTLE ICEBREAKER THAT COULD
http://whyfiles.org/061polar/
Details a
project that deliberately froze a ship in the Arctic icepack and used it as a
research station as it drifted for a year with the polar ice pack. Photos show
scientists gathering data. Very Good
PROJECT NOPP OCEAN DRIFTERS
http://www.drifters.doe.gov/
“Use data from ocean drifting buoys to integrate ocean science
into your classroom science and math instruction. Enhance your lessons with
suggested educational activities and curriculum materials developed and tested
by teachers, or you can use only the data, background information and reference
images.” Note:
Takes a while to load. Very Good
SEA TURTLE ADVENTURE
NEW!
http://www.bioc.rice.edu/precollege/galbay/galbay99/teachers/sea_turtle/index.html
A
game for primary students in which they must help the baby sea turtle survive in
the Gulf of Mexico. Very Good
SEA TURTLE HOTLIST
http://www.iwebquest.com/hotlists/seaturtle.htm
A hotlist of websites on sea turtles. Very Good
SEA TURTLE RESCUE
AND REHABILITATION CENTER

http://www.seaturtlehospital.org/
The site for a
sea turtle sanctuary in North Carolina. Includes information on the current and
previous patients, the sea turtle nesting program and a photo album which
includes photos of releases of former patients. There are also before and after
photos of the damage from hurricanes Dennis and Floyd. Very Good
SEAHORSES IN
PERIL
http://www.mbayaq.org/efc/efc_se/se_ssh_peril.asp Information on
seahorses and the threats to them. An exhibit of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Very Good
SECRETS OF
THE OCEAN REALM
http://www.pbs.org/oceanrealm/index.html Companion site
to the PBS special. Includes Sea Dwellers, In the School (lesson plans!),
Secrets Quiz, Screensaver, Producers Secrets and more. Very Good
SHARK CLIPART
NEW!
http://www.postmodern.com/~fi/sharkpics/clipart/clip.htm Good shark clipart suitable for primary
students on up. Very Good
SHARK FRIENDS
http://www.sharkfriends.com/ A lot of
information about sharks and other sea creatures. Tried to dispel the
misconceptions about sharks. Includes activities, games and links. Very Good
TALES OF WHALES, TURTLES, SHARKS AND
SNAILS – AN EDUCATION HANDBOOK
NEW!
http://www.graysreef.nos.noaa.gov/tw.html
“The
purpose of this publication is to increase the awareness, knowledge and literacy
of elementary students in marine-related subjects. It is written also for
elementary teachers to use as a resource and guide to other environmental
educational materials. Words underlined in the text are defined in a glossary in
the back of the book.
The concepts and activities presented here can be infused into
the curriculum singly or they can be used as a complete unit. While Gray's Reef
is the model habitat for this publication, it's important to remember that
marine education concepts apply to any coastal environment. Also, it's not
necessary to be in proximity to a coastal environment in order to benefit from
the activities presented in this handbook.” Very
Good
 TOOTHWALKERS –
GIANTS OF THE ARCTIC ICE
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/toothwalkers/index.html A PBS companion
site on the Arctic walrus. Includes photos and a video clip. Sections: Behind
the Scenes, Survival in the Arctic, Walruses in Captivity and Links. Very Good
VIRTUAL WHALE
WATCHING
http://www.whalewatch.ca/ Take a virtual
tour on a whale watching boat and see whales, sea lions and porpoises. Very
Good
WAIKIKI AQUARIUM ONLINE
http://www.mic.hawaii.edu/aquarium/
Take a virtual
tour of the Waikiki Aquarium in Hawaii. Sections include: Virtual Tour, Live
Cameras (sharks, coral, seals) and Marine Life Profiles. Very Good
WELCOME TO LIFE IN THE OCEAN
NEW!
http://www.calstatela.edu/faculty/eviau/edit557/oceans/norma/oocean.htm
Photos and information suitable for elementary students. Sections: Sandy Beach,
Tide Pool, Kelp Forest, and Open Seas. Click on the thumbnail photos at the
bottom of each page for additional pages. Very Good
THE WHALE CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND
http://www.whalecenter.org/
Information about whales. Sections: Whale Sightings, Whale Photos, Whale
Sounds, Amazing Facts, Adopt-a-Whale, Earth Day Whale Watch and more. Very Good
WHALE CONNECT-THE-DOTS
BOOK
NEW!
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/books/whaledots/
A whale and dolphin connect-the-dots
coloring book that primary students can make. Very Good
WHALE
PRINTOUTS (TO
COLOR)
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/activities/whaletemplates/Templatelist.shtml A large number of
whale pages to print out and color. Features 20 species of whales. Very Good
WHAT’S IT LIKE WHERE YOU LIVE: MARINE
ECOSYSTEMS
NEW!
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/salt/
Information on three marine ecosystems:
Shorelines, Temperate Oceans and Tropical Oceans. A colorful site that
accompanies the video series and also stands on its own. Good photos and
descriptions. Very Good
WOMEN EXPLORING THE OCEANS
NEW!
http://www.womenoceanographers.org/ “In
this site we feature the careers of remarkable women in oceanography. Each woman
has followed a different path to her career and has gathered unique insights
about her profession. Learn how these women are contributing to our
understanding and appreciation of the ocean and how they go about their daily
work.” Very
Good
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE MANATEE
NEW!
http://www.manateeworld.net/
Information on manatees and the efforts to save them. Includes FAQs, Picture
Gallery, Mortality Stats, Manatee Cam, and much more. Very Good
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC
INSTITUTION
NEW!
http://www.whoi.edu/ “WHOI
is dedicated to research and higher education at the frontiers of ocean science.
Its primary mission is to develop and effectively communicate a fundamental
understanding of the processes and characteristics governing how the oceans
function and how they interact with Earth as a whole.”
Very Good
ADOPT-A-SHIP PROGRAM
NEW!
http://www.marad.dot.gov/Education/adopt_a_ship/index.html “This web
site, a joint effort of The Propeller Club of the United States and the Maritime
Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, supports the teachers
and ship crews that are participating in the Adopt-A-Ship program of The
Propeller Club. Each ship involved in the program is adopted by a classroom
each school year. During the year, the class and the ship's crew correspond and
share experiences. The plan fosters interests in geography, history, math,
science, transportation, foreign and domestic trade, and English. It affords
children an outlet for natural interests in the sea and teaches them something
of the staunch character of the men and women of the American Merchant Marine. The web
site offers an opportunity for all of the teachers and students (Grades 5-8)
involved to share their experiences with other schools and ships. Teachers are
encouraged to share their curricular activities through this site and assist
other teachers in enriching their curriculum.”
Teachers interested in the program should click on
http://www.marad.dot.gov/Education/adopt_a_ship/brochu1.htm
for more information. Good
ANIMAL SOUNDS LIBRARY
http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/sound-library/index.htm
Audio files where students can hear a beluga whale, a bottlenose dolphin,
dolphin clicks, a killer whale, California sea lions and more. Good
AQUARIUM OF THE
PACIFIC
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/
Web site for the
Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA. Sections: Virtual Tour (see below),
Aquarium Video, Animal Database, and Behind the Scenes. Good
BABES IN THE
SEA – LARVA OF MARINE INVERTEBRATES
http://www.ebiomedia.com/gall/larvae/larva1.html Photos of the
larvae of marine invertebrates, click for photos of the adults. Note: The
videos referenced are in the AVA Collection). Good
THE BIOLUMINESCENCE
WEB PAGE – A PHOTO GALLERY
http://lifesci.ucsb.edu/~biolum/
An explanation
of bioluminescence and excellent photos of the organisms in the world’s oceans
that are bioluminescent. Sections: Myths, Photos, Organisms, Chemistry,
Physiology, Modeling and Instruments. Good
BRAINPOP –
UNDERWATER WORLD
http://www.brainpop.com/science/plantsandanimals/underwater/index.weml?&tried_cookie=true
A fun site for
kids with a movie, activities, and more. Note that this is a subscription
service and you can not do all of the activities without subscribing. Good
CALIFORNIA
GRAY WHALE TUTORIAL
http://www.slocoe.org/resource/whale/whale1.html
Information on
the California Gray Whale. Sections: What is a California Gray Whale?,
Migration, Feeding, Whaling, Behavior, Calving, Whale Blowing sounds. Good
CAREERS IN
MARINE SCIENCE
http://oceanlink.island.net/career/career2.html
A page of links
for those interested in a career in marine science. Good
CREATURE
FEATURES
http://www.ocean.udel.edu/deepsea/level-1/creature/creature.html
From the Prepare
to Descend! Voyage to the Deep site, four video clips of Tubeworm, Vent Crab,
Pompeii Worm, and Ancient Bacteria. Good
CRESLI
PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS
http://www.cresli.org/cresli/slides/slides.html
Photo slideshows
and videos on whales, turtles and seals. Good
CYBEREEF – PHOTO GALLERY
NEW!
http://www.cybereef.com/index.html
A collection of photo galleries on
coral reefs and the marine life that live there. Sections: Latest News,
Dominica, Slideshows, Curaçao, Undercover Agents, The Eyes Have It, The
Nudibranch Page, Mabul & Sipadan, and Hot Links. Good photos. Good
DAILY TIDE AND CURRENT PREDICTION CALCULATOR
NEW!
http://www.tides.com/mwpred.htm
Enter a location and get a detailed tide and wave chart. For Cumberland County
it includes the Maurice River and the Delaware Bay. Good
DEEPEST PLACE IN THE OCEAN – EXTREME SCIENCE
http://www.extremescience.com/DeepestOcean.htm
Information from Extreme Science on the Challenger Deep, the deepest place in
the ocean. Good
DIVING SINAI
http://www.geographia.com/egypt/sinai/divehome.html
Underwater life in the Red Sea. Click on Life of the Red Sea for the Marine
Life Gallery with excellent photos. Good

DOLPHIN LOG
http://www.dolphinlog.org/
The young
people’s site for the Cousteau Society. Discusses the Cousteau Society Ships,
Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Creature Features, Cousteau Quiz, a Gallery of Images and
more. Good
EVERYTHING YOU
EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SEA ICE….
http://southport.jpl.nasa.gov/polar/iceinfo.html
Just what it
says. Information on sea ice with good photos. Good
THE
EXPLORAQUARIUM
http://www.ocean.washington.edu/people/grads/scottv/exploraquarium/
Explore the ocean
off the coast of Washington. Click the photo to the left for deep thermal
vents. Good
EXPLORING THE DEEP OCEAN
FLOOR
http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/exploring.html
This site discusses the environment on
the deep ocean floor including hot springs and bizarre sea life. Good
FIONA’S SHARK
MANIA
http://www.oceanstar.com/shark/
All about
sharks. Includes: What’s New, Gallery of Sharks, Fun Shark Graphics, True Shark
Stories, Cool Sharks of the Web, Shark Clip Art, SharkL (mailing list), Sharks
in Literature and links. Good
FISH FREE COLORING BOOK PAGES FOR
KIDS
NEW!
http://www.lafishmag.com/clipart.html
A large number of free coloring pages
for primary students. Good
FISH WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
NEW!
http://www.thepotters.com/puzzles/fish.html
A word search puzzle on fish to print
out for students. Good
FISHEYE VIEW
CAM
http://www.fisheyeview.com/ A camera allows
virtual views of a coral reef aquarium. See live views plus archived photos and
video streams. Good
FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
http://www.fknms.nos.noaa.gov/
Information on the resources and the conservation efforts of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Good
THE GREAT
CHINESE MARINER ZHENG HE (CHENG HO)
http://www.chinapage.com/zhenghe.html The great Chinese
mariner Zheng He traveled the oceans in the 15th century, visiting 30
countries over 28 years. The site features a drawing of his huge ship (much
larger than Columbus’) and a map of this travels. Good
HORSESHOE CRABS: A LIVING
FOSSIL
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/education/horseshoecrab/
Information on horseshoe crabs.
Sections: Life History, Anatomy, The Fishery, Conservation, Medical Uses,
Raising Crabs and How to Help. Good
HYDROTHERMAL ENVIRONMENTS ON THE OCEAN
FLOOR
http://www.resa.net/nasa/ocean_hydrothermal.htm
An examination of the ocean floor
environment. Sections: Mid-Oceanic Ridges, Hydrothermal Communities, Vent
Bio-Chemistry, Hypotheses About Life’s Origins, Current Research and Links.
Good
LATITUDE: THE
ART AND SCIENCE OF 15TH CENTURY NAVIGATION
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~feegi/index.html Explores how the
development of latitude helped explorers navigate the world’s oceans. Sections
include: Ships, Beacons, Maps, Latitude, Compass Rose, Earth’s Magnetism,
Traditional Sailing, Science of Sailing, Coastal Navigation, Ocean Currents,
Ocean Weather, Longitude, and more. Each section provides simple illustrations
and information. Good for students. Good
LET’S GO TO
THE OCEAN!
http://www.bry-backmanor.org/oceanfun/ocean.html Primary grade
crafts with ocean themes. Includes coloring pages. Good
THE MARIANA TRENCH
http://www.smarterscience.com/marianatrench.html
Information on the Mariana Trench, the deepest place in the ocean. Includes:
Deepsea Diving Machines, Biology, Geology & Geochemistry, Plate Tectonics and
Geological Oceanography, Japan Marine Science and Technology Center (JAMSTEC),
Literature and Oceanography Links. Good
MARINE ECOSYSTEMS
http://geosun1.sjsu.edu/~dreed/105/exped7/1.html
An examination of the chemical and
biochemical basis for the marine ecosystem. Sections: Introduction,
Chemosynthesis, Carbon in the Sea, Carbon Cycle, Conditions for Life, Limiting
Nutrients, Nutrient Distribution, and Life in the Sea. Good
MARITIME HISTORY
NEW!
http://marad.dot.gov/Education/maritimehistory.htm
A
site from the US Maritime Administration on Maritime History in the U. S. Good
MINING CRAB IN ALASKA – KAREN DUCEY
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/ducey/index.html
A
photo essay with captions on fishing for crabs in Alaska. Each photo has a
description of the action. Includes biographical information and a discussion
of her work. Good
MONSTER WAVES – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/disaster/monster.html
A
classroom activity on tsunamis. Good
MONSTERS OF THE DEEP
http://www.abc.net.au/science/ocean/monsters/default.htm
An
Australian site on cephalopods. Sections: Tons of Tentacles, Blue Blood, Giants
of the Deep, Soup-ed Up Snails, Packed with Poison, Calamari Cuisine and New
Aussie Species. Good
OCEAN CLIPART FOR
KIDS
NEW!
http://www.cyberbreezes.com/clipart/ocean.htm
A collection of clipart (29) suitable
for elementary students. Good
OCEAN LIFE
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/oceanlife.htm A page of links to marine life resources. Includes fact sheets. Good
OCEAN LINK
– INTERACTIVE INFORMATION PAGE FOR THE MARINE SCIENCES
http://oceanlink.island.net/ Sections
include: Ask a Scientist, Answer Archives, Ocean Info, Career Info, AquaFacts,
Ocean News, Records, Ocean Matters, Students in Action, a Glossary and Links.
Good
OCEAN MINING
http://www.geology.utoronto.ca/marinelab/research/mining.html
Information on plans to mine mineral riches from the ocean floor. Good
OCEANOGRAPHY
FROM THE SPACE SHUTTLE
http://daac.gsfc.nasa.gov/CAMPAIGN_DOCS/OCDST/shuttle_oceanography_web/oss_cover.html “Oceanography from the Space Shuttle is a pictorial survey of oceanic phenomenon
visible to the naked eye from space.” Photos from
space showing various coastlines, islands, ship wakes, pollution and more. Good
OCEANOGRAPHY
LINKS
http://www.alfy.com/teachers/teach/thematic_units/Oceanography/OCN_1.asp Fun oceanography
links for primary students. Good
OCEANOGRAPHY THEME
PAGE
NEW!
http://www.cln.org/themes/oceanography.html
A page of annotated links to sites
about oceanography. Good
OCEANS WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
NEW!
http://www.thepotters.com/puzzles/oceans.html
A
word search puzzle to print out for students. Good
THE OCTOPUS SHOW
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/octopus/
A PBS site on the octopus. Sections: A
Legend of the Deep, Sea Chameleons, Cephalopod Quiz, and Resources. Includes
photos and a video clip. Good
THE PERFECT
PEARL
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pearl/ A Nova online
site about pearls and oysters. Sections: What’s Killing the Oysters?, Culture
of Freshwater Pearls, How Many Pearls?, History of Pearls, Teacher’s Guide, and
Resources. Good
PUGET SOUND EXPLORER’S GUIDE
http://www.pugetsound.org/kids/explorer/
A
guide for kids of the Puget Sound and its inhabitants. Good
REEF ZONE
TOUR
http://www.cyberlearn.com/zones.htm A brief tour
of the different zones where the beach meets a coral reef. The types of
creatures living in each zone are explained. Good
THE SALT MARSH – LESSON PLAN
http://web.utk.edu/~ctmelear/ossabaw/LeggettVestWilliams/Lesson3Leggett.htm
A
lesson plan on salt marshes. Students must compare and contrast the different
components of a salt marsh and prepare a report on one of them. Good
SEA CRITTERS THAT CAN REALLY HURT YOU!
http://www.aloha.com/~lifeguards/critters.html#seasnake Information on
dangerous and venomous sea organisms around Hawaii. Includes: Anemones,
Barracudas, Cone Snails, Moray Eels, Needle Fish, Sharks, Stingrays, Sea
Urchins, Sea Snakes and several more. Good
A SEA FULL OF SHARKS – A THINKQUEST
SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001597/kj.html?tqskip1=1 A student-created site discussing different kinds of sharks:
Meat-eating Sharks, Basking Sharks, and Ancient Sharks. Other sections: Picture
Album, Shark Chat!, Simulation, The Games Page and Bibliography. Good
SEA SERPENTS AND LAKE
MONSTERS
http://theshadowlands.net/serpent.htm
A
speculative site that discusses the tales about sea serpents and how some sea
creatures thought extinct have been found. Not meant to be taken too
seriously. Good
SEA TURTLES AND THREATS TO THEIR SURVIVAL
http://www.cccturtle.org/contents.htm
Information on sea turtles and the threats they face. Includes species, habits,
nesting, a quiz, a video clip and more. Good

SEAHORSES – DOCSLAW SEAWORLD
http://www.seahorses.de/
Information and photos of seahorses and pipe fish. Sections: Seahorses,
Pipefish, Keeping, Breeding, Gallery, Exotic, Links, and Tanks. Good
THE SEARCH FOR
TOXIC ALGAE ALONG THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA NEW!
http://www.whoi.edu/redtide/antarctica/ Read the
dispatches of scientists studying toxic algae (red tides) and whether they occur
in Antarctic waters. Good
SEASHELLS.ORG

http://www.seashells.org/
Information for students about
seashells. Sections: Beachcombing, Identifying Your Treasures, Cleaning and
Preserving Seashells, Cleaning and Preserving Sealife, What to Do with Your
Finds, and Legend of the Sand Dollar. Good
SHARK MYTHS
http://www.marinelab.sarasota.fl.us/~rhueter/sharks/myths.phtml
Shark myths and the facts. Good
SHARK PUZZLES AND COLORING PAGES
http://www.kidzone.ws/sharks/activities/shark_cryptogram.htm
Shark cryptogram, coloring pages, shark decode, shark maze, shark word scramble
and more. Good
SHARK SCHOOL
NEW!
http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/sharks/index.html
Kids can learn all about sharks.
Sections: From the Shore to the Deep Blue Sea, Shark FAQs, Shark Glossary, Fish
& Games, Shark Parts, and Ponder This. Good
SHARK SURFARI
ONLINE QUIZ
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/sharks/
An online
shark quiz from National Geographic. Includes More About Sharks and Ask the
Expert. Good
SHARKS: THE
TRUTH ABOUT THE MONSTERS OF THE DEEP- A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001458/?tqskip1=1 A student-created
site on sharks. Sections include: Facts, Species, Structure, Instinct,
Interview, Interesting Facts, Quiz, Poll, Shark Pictures, Shark Movies and
more. Good
THE SKINNY ON… THE OCEAN IN A SEASHELL
http://www.discovery.com/area/skinnyon/skinnyon971226/skinnyon.html
A site for kids on why you can “hear”
the ocean when you put a shell to your ear. Good
SUBMERSIBLES
http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/technology/subs/subs.html
Information on the manned and unmanned submersibles used for
ocean exploration. Good
TURNING THE TIDE ON TRASH: MARINE DEBRIS
CURRICULUM
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/OCPD/Marine/contents.html An printable book on marine debris from the
EPA. In PDF format. Includes additional materials for both students and
teachers. Good
UNDER THE SEA: AQUATIC LIFE CROSSWORD PUZZLE
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/xwords/20010715.html
A
crossword puzzle from the NY Times on aquatic life. Good
THE VIRTUAL
OCEAN
http://www.euronet.nl/users/janpar/virtual/ocean.html
A look at some of the microscopic sea
life found in oceans. Good
VIRTUAL WORLD: GREAT BARRIER REEF
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/reef/reef1_flash.html
A
virtual tour of the life on the Great Barrier Reef. You get an animated reef
scene where you click on the animal to see more information. Very limited but
good for primary students. Good
THE WHALESONG
PROJECT
http://www.whalesong.net/index.htm Audio clips of
whale “songs”. Good
WHAT IS UNDERWATER
ARCHEOLOGY?
http://www.abc.se/~pa/uwa/whatis.htm
Information on underwater archeology
and what we can find. Good
WONDERS OF THE SEAS LESSONS
http://www.oceanicresearch.org/lesson.html
Eight lessons on sea creatures. Sponges, Cnidarians, Mollusks, Echinoderms,
Arthropods, Sperm Whales, Chessie the Manatee and Sharks. Good info and
pictures. Note: Not lesson plans as previously listed. Good
WORLD DIVE QUEST
NEW!
http://www.goals.com/WorldDiveQuest/
Follow the adventures of a diver in
locations around the world. Sections: Fiji, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Thailand, Maldives, Red Sea, South Africa, Zanzibar, and Galapagos I. Excellent
photos. Descriptions of the area and marine life. Good
A WORLD OF MOONLIGHT – DAVID DOUBILET
GALLERY
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/doubilet/index.html
A
collection of 11 photos from one of the world’s top underwater photographers.
Includes biographical information. Good

LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM
ACTIVITIES
THE AMAZING OCTOPUS - LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/octopus/ A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on the octopus.
"Students will understand the following: 1. Some animals, including the
octopus and other cephalopods, have the ability to change their body color to
blend in with their environments. 2. This ability, known as camouflage,
protects them from predators by making them practically invisible."
Includes Discussion Questions, Links, Suggested
Readings and more. Excellent
AQUATIC HABITATS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/aquatichabitats/ A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on how people pollute aquatic habitats and how to
prevent it. "Students will understand the following: 1. The way a
community disposes of its wastewater may negatively affect local aquatic
habitats. 2. It is possible to find wastewater-disposal methods that do not
pollute local aquatic habitats. 3. Both governments and citizens can take
action to ensure that waste water will be disposed of in a way that is not
destructive to aquatic habitats." Includes Discussion Questions,
Links, Suggested Readings and more. Excellent
THE ARAL SEA: WHAT’S HAPPENING TO WHOM? –
LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/g912/whom.html A lesson plan on the Aral Sea for grades 9-12.
"As the Aral Sea recedes,
the region's residents are forced to deal with the ensuing changes to this
important freshwater habitat. While most people are adversely impacted by
changes to the sea, their reactions differ depending on their occupations and
roles. Students will research the situation in the Aral Sea region; explain
how health, agriculture, fishing, and ecosystems are affected; and determine
how specific individuals might be impacted. They will conclude by pretending
to be specialists called in to help, and listing the things they think need to
be done to help." Excellent
ARE HAMMERHEADS A KEYSTONE SPECIES? – LESSON
PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g68/seasshark.html A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on keystone species.
"Students will first
learn what a keystone species is, and then they will draw a simple food chain
to see why tiger sharks are considered a keystone species in Shark Bay. Next,
they will turn their attention to hammerheads, reading about the hammerhead
diet and the reasons sharks (including hammerheads) are threatened by fishing
practices. They will consider how scientists might go about trying to
determine if hammerheads are keystone species, and they will conclude by
creating public education brochures or reports describing why this would be
such a significant discovery." Excellent
BIOLUMINESCENCE: LIVING LIGHT – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g68/seasbiolum.html A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on bioluminescence.
"Below 3,300 feet
(1,000 meters), the waters of the ocean are dark and cold. No sunlight
penetrates these depths, and 90 percent of the creatures here produce their
own light in a chemical process called "bioluminescence." In this lesson
students will learn about bioluminescent creatures and the underwater world in
which they live." Excellent
BUILD A WHALE OF A CRITTERCAM – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/activities/18/crittercam.html A lesson plan for upper elementary/middle school students in which they
"build" a camera to attach to a whale. "Your Mission Help
the Crittercam team study humpback whales! Your job? Build a video camera and
attach it to a humpback whale." Suggestions for younger and older
students. Excellent
CHANGING WITH THE TIDE – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/oceans35.html A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on tides.
"In this lesson, students will
learn about and act out the functions of the salt marsh habitat. They will
learn about the changing nature of salt marshes, and will imitate the actions
of the plants and animals that live there in order to understand life in the
salt marsh." Excellent
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOR OCEANOGRAPHY
NEW!
http://topex-www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/activities.html A full page of classroom activities in PDF format. You’ll need Acrobat Reader to read them. Click here to download the free software if you don’t
have it. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html#reader
Excellent
CLUES FROM THE BLACK SEA – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g68/blacksea.html A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on the Black Sea. "Current theory says that
during the Ice Age, the Black Sea was an isolated freshwater lake surrounded
by farmland that was eventually flooded. This lesson has students apply the
scientific concepts of theory and hypothesis to the studies being conducted in
the Black Sea. They will illustrate maps to explain the flood theory, and
hypothesize what specific pieces of evidence might reveal about the theory.
Students will conclude by writing plans pretending they are going to lead the
next Black Sea expedition and hypothesizing what they might find and what
those findings might signify." Excellent
COASTS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/coasts/ A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on America’s coastlines.
"Students will: 1.
understand the different types of marine coasts and where they are located in
the United States and its territories; 2. understand the difference between
primary and secondary marine coasts and how they are formed; and 3. understand
and identify some of the life forms that inhabit different marine coastal
regions." Includes Discussion Questions, Links, Suggested Readings and
more. Excellent
CONTRASTS IN BLUE: LIFE ON THE CARIBBEAN
CORAL REEF AND THE ROCKY COAST OF MAINE – LESSON PLANS
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/contrast/cover.html "The striking contrasts between these two dynamic ecosystems are the theme of
this website and are among the many topics visitors can ponder in Exploring
Marine Ecosystems, a permanent exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum
of Natural History. The activities that follow encourage students to consider
the role of temperature, sunlight, waves, and tides in the creation of unique
marine environments." Includes Cover, Background
Essay, Lesson Plan 1, Lesson Plan 2, Lesson Plan 3, and Resources. Excellent
CORAL REEFS – EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT –
LEARNING MODULE
NEW!
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/coralreef/CRmain.html "Challenge 1 The Committee on Reef Area Loss (CORAL) is concerned about the
loss of biodiversity that could accompany a greatly reduced coral reef area.
It has been looking into ways to prevent such a loss of biodiversity. CORAL is
considering building artificial reefs where natural reefs are being destroyed.
They have asked you to consider the pros and cons of artificial reefs and
evaluate how well they would preserve biodiversity. Challenge 2 Officials of the United Nations Environmental Program with
headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, have recently become concerned with news from
scientists throughout the world that coral reefs are dying at alarming rates.
The officials have called together representatives from nations around the
world to examine the problem and make recommendations on what is to be done
(if anything). As a member of the U.S. delegation, you have been assigned the
job of thoroughly investigating the problem and making recommendations. You
should consider a number of things: Are the reports true? If they are, what are the reasons? Are humans
responsible for the death of coral reefs, or is it mostly a natural event?"
Includes Teacher Pages on how to use the module.
Excellent

CORAL SEAS – BLUE PLANET – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/BP_coralseas/ A lesson plan on the coral seas for grades 6-8. "Students will •
speculate about the changes that are taking place in our galaxy; • research
the latest ideas on Blue Planet: Coral Seas; and • discuss the consequences of
events that may happen in the future." Note: We have the video. Order
VT507065 Excellent
DEAD ZONES: WHY ARE THE WATERS DYING? –
LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.actionbioscience.org/environment/lessons/howarthlessons.pdf A lesson plan for high school students on the "dead zones" of the ocean where
pollution has killed off the marine life. Accompanies the article "Bringing
Dead Zones Back to Life". Excellent
DEEP-SEA GEYSERS: HYDROTHERMAL VENTS –
LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g68/hydrovents.html A lesson plan on hydrothermal vents for grades 6-8.
"Hydrothermal vents
are geysers located on the ocean floor in the deep sea. Students will learn
about these vents by doing a simulation and viewing pictures of animals that
live near the vents. They'll conclude by writing letters pretending they're
divers requesting funding for a future trip to study hydrothermal vents."
Excellent
THE DISAPPEARING FISH: INVESTIGATING THE
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF THE VANISHING WILD SALMON – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990914tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons A lesson plan on endangered species for grades 6-12.
"In this lesson,
students examine the theories behind the drastic decline of the wild salmon
population and the ecological ramifications of this decline. Students will
work in groups, each focusing on one theory, to create a 'campaign' to
persuade the public to help end this destruction of the salmon population."
Excellent
DOES THE HAMMER HELP? (HAMMERHEAD SHARK) –
LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/hammerhelp.html A lesson plan on sharks for grades 3-5.
"In this lesson, students will
consider the significance of the hammerhead shark's "hammer." They will watch
two videos and compare the way hammerhead sharks and white sharks swim.
Students will click through an interactive shark diagram to learn about
sharks' senses, and hypothesize about how hammerheads' head shape might enable
them to use their senses differently from other types of shark. They will
conclude by writing paragraphs answering the question: "What good is the
'hammer' for a hammerhead shark?" Excellent
DOLPHIN DEMEANOR: EXPLORING DOLPHIN
BEHAVIORS IN THE SCIENCE CLASSROOM – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990706tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons A lesson plan on dolphins for grades 6-12.
" In
this lesson, students examine new evidence of violent behavior in dolphins as
a springboard for research on various dolphin behaviors, such as
communication, feeding patterns, group behaviors, parenting, navigation, and
interactions with humans." Excellent
DUGONGS, ELEPHANTS AND EVOLUTION – LESSON
PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g68/ccdugong.html A lesson plan on the similarities of dugongs to elephants for grades 6-8.
"In this lesson, students will compare and contrast the physical appearance
and adaptations of dugongs with those of elephants, and they'll consider the
evolutionary relationship between these two animal species. They will discuss
how the dugong's adaptations have made it well suited to life in the ocean,
and they will conclude by writing paragraphs about the things they've
discussed and learned." Excellent
EARTH’S WATERS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/earthswaters/ A lesson plan for grades K-5 on the oceans.
"Students will • map the
geography of the ocean floor; • describe the different topographic features of
the ocean floor; and • compare the topography of the ocean floor to the
topography of Earth above sea level. ." Includes Discussion Questions,
Links, Suggested Readings and more. Excellent
FINDING MONSTER WAVES – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g68/wavesmonster.html A lesson plan on ocean waves for grades 6-8.
"In this lesson, students
learn about the varying sizes of ocean waves, what causes the variation, and
where to find giant waves. Students will learn the parts of a wave, and
discuss wave height, wavelength, and wave period. They will experiment with
creating waves on the National Geographic Wave Simulator and discuss how
geography affects waves." Excellent
FISH FARM: AN OPEN-ENDED, STUDENT-CENTERED
LABORATORY ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEC/AEF/1996/manerchia_fish.html A classroom activity for junior/senior high students.
"This activity has
been developed in order to provide students with an open ended problem to
solve over an extended time period. The goals are to promote critical thinking
skills, team work skills, scientific problem solving skills, computer literacy
skills, and time management skills. It is intended that this exercise run
concurrently with the standard Biology curriculum. It can be extended
throughout an entire semester if need be. Students are told that we have been
contacted by a fictitious company which raises tropical fish in order for us
to do some basic research for them so that they might keep their production
costs down. They need to know the optimum salinity in which to hatch the brine
shrimp that they use for food. To do the above students are required to
design, write and carry out an original laboratory protocol to determine the
best salinity in which to hatch the brine shrimp." Excellent
FISH STORIES: EXPLORING THE PACIFIC RIM BY
WRITING DOCUMENTARY FILM TREATMENTS (FISHING INDUSTRY) – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20040714wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons A lesson plan on the fishing industries in Pacific Rim countries for grades
6-12. "In this lesson, students conduct background research about a
Pacific Rim country to develop a premise for a documentary film about the fate
of traditional fishing industries in the area." Excellent
THE FISH TANK – LESSON PLANS
http://members.aol.com/DonnAnCiv/TheFishTank.html#School Lesson plans and activities for middle school students on fish and marine
life. Sections: Fish School, Fish Tales, Salmon, Hermit Crabs, Goldfish &
Aquariums, Fish Arts & Crafts, Free Fishy Fun, Marine Life Clipart and Marine
Resources. Be sure to scroll down the page for info. Excellent
THE FISH TRADE – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/Lessons.cfm?DocID=73 A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on the fishing industry.
"Introduce the
lesson by saying:"We have read that American consumers spend more than $46
billion each year on a wide variety of fish and shellfish products. In fact,
people around the world eat more fish than any other type of animal protein.
We will look at how fisheries contribute to global food security. We will also
examine the increasingly important and complementary role of aquaculture and
inland capture fisheries in fish production for human nutrition and poverty
alleviation in many rural areas." Excellent
FISHING FOR SOLUTIONS: PROPOSALS TO SOLVING
THE GLOBAL OVERFISHING PROBLEM…. - LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990310wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on natural resources.
"In this lesson,
students investigate the many ecological and economic issues related to
overfishing the world's marine resources. Working in committees, students will
research the related topics of equipment and fishing techniques, economic
impact, 'by-catch,' environmental impact and pollution, and ecosystem
preservation, culminating in the drafting of statements addressed to the other
committees and to the United Nations regarding their topics and proposals."
Excellent
FROZEN SEAS – BLUE PLANET – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/BP_frozenseas/ A lesson plan on the polar oceans for grades 6-8.
"Students will •
research the behavioral and physical adaptations of an animal from the Arctic
or Antarctic; and • create a poster and make a presentation about the animal."
Note: We have the video. Order VT507066 Excellent
HARVESTING THE OCEAN FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE –
LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g68/seasharvest.html A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on medicines from the sea.
"This lesson
introduces students to two marine species, one (the horseshoe crab) that is
currently invaluable in the field of medicine and another (Bugula neritina)
that is likely to prove beneficial in the future. Students will read articles
discussing these species and brainstorm the challenges and benefits of
harvesting them from the ocean. They will conclude by writing plans pretending
they're scientists who are going to harvest the species for medical purposes."
Excellent
IN THE COMPANY OF WHALES – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/inthecompanyofwhales/ A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on whales.
"Students will understand the
following: 1. Whales live in all the oceans of the world and migrate in search
of food and appropriate breeding grounds throughout the year. 2. Marine
scientists are interested in tracking the movements of whales so that they can
study the effects of environmental changes on whale behavior." Includes Discussion Questions, Links, Suggested Readings and more. Excellent
INDIAN RIVER LAGOON COLORING BOOK
NEW! http://www.sfwmd.gov/stude/cbtoc.htm A huge coloring book to print out. Some of the pages: Blue Crabs, Cormorants,
Whelks, Loggerheads, Seahorses, Jellyfish and many more. Excellent
INTO THE OCEAN – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/gk2/doubiletocean.html A lesson plan for grades K-2 on the oceans and marine life.
"Students
are familiar with fish and perhaps some other underwater animals, but have
they ever thought about where in the ocean these animals live? In this lesson,
students will be encouraged to learn more about the special adaptations of
animals with which they are already familiar. It will introduce students to
different ocean depths and to the ways in which animals have adapted to live
at different depths. In the process, they will look at the photographs of
David Doubilet and think about how photography can help save the oceans."
Note: See A World of Moonlight and Kingdom of Coral
elsewhere in this list for photographs by David Doubilet. Excellent
IS THE ENVIRONMENT IN DEEP WATER? EXPLORING
NATURAL AND HUMAN THREATS ON FRESH WATER AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19991130tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons A lesson plan on aquatic ecosystems for grades 6-12. "Students
closely examine, in small groups, various fresh water and marine ecosystems,
researching the aquatic life they support, threats from nature and humans, and
preservation efforts. Each group then creates a model of their researched
water ecosystem that demonstrates both physical form and the natural and human
threats to this system." Excellent
IT COMES IN WAVES: EXAMINING THE DIFFERENT
ORIGINS OF TSUNAMI WAVES AND RESEARCHING THE BEHAVIOR OF SOME RECENT TSUNAMIS
– LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20020423tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons A lesson plan on tsunamis for grades 6-12.
"In this lesson, students
learn about the behavior and different origins of tsunami waves, and they then
research and chart the path of certain tsunamis from recent history."
Excellent
LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLES AND THEIR SPECIAL
COMPASSES – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/09/gk2/migrationturtles.html A lesson plan for grades K-2 on sea turtles. "Students will learn some
basic information about leatherbacks and hypothesize why individual
leatherbacks were able to find their way from Costa Rica to the Galápagos
Islands without any obvious navigational aids. They will learn to use
compasses and hear about research indicating that leatherbacks might have
their own internal compasses. Finally, students will draw pictures of people
and leatherbacks navigating the ocean and write paragraphs to explain their
drawings." Excellent
LESSON PLANS FOR OCEANOGRAPHY
NEW!
http://www.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/ocean.html A page of links to lesson plans on oceanography and marine life. Excellent
LIFE AT SEA: CAREERS IN MARINE SCIENCE –
LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/g68/thys.html A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on career opportunities in marine science.
"This lesson will help students learn more about recent advances in the study
of sea life and how the people who do this work may ultimately affect the
sea—its health and inhabitants. Students will investigate different careers in
ocean study." Excellent
LIGHTING UP THE SEA – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/seaslighting.html A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on light zones in the ocean.
"Students will
explore the reasons for bioluminescence by conducting a simulation and viewing
pictures of bioluminescent marine animals on the Web. They will conclude by
pretending to be deep sea divers and writing journal entries about their
impressions of a bioluminescent animal they have encountered." Excellent
NJ MARINE SCIENCES CONSORTIUM LESSON PLANS
NEW URL!
http://www.njmsc.org/Education/Lesson%20Plans/Lesson_Plans.htm Twenty-five lesson plans on marine science topics with grade levels ranging
from K-12. Examples: Build-A-Fish, Clarity and Turbidity, Homes for Hermit
Crabs, Mapping the Ocean Floor. Excellent
THE OCEAN AND HUMAN MEDICINE – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/seasmed.html A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on finding medicines in the ocean.
"Students may already know that many plants have medicinal properties; in this
lesson, they will learn that some marine animals have also been shown to
benefit humans medically. Students will learn about two species of marine
animal—Bugula neritina and the horseshoe crab—and their medical benefits (or
potential benefits). They will conclude by writing speeches discussing the
relationship between ocean health and human medicine." Excellent
THE OCEAN AND WEATHER: EL NIÑO AND LA NIÑA –
LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g68/seasnino.html A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on the how the weather and oceans interact.
"In this lesson, students will explore the weather phenomena El Niño and La
Niña. They will learn about when and where these weather changes occur, and
about the effects they have on everything in their wake." Excellent
OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS – LESSON PLANS
http://www.eagle.ca/~matink/themes/Biomes/oceans.html#LES Links to oceanography websites and 24 lesson plans. Also in Websites section.
Excellent
OCEAN EXPLORER – NOAA - LESSON PLANS
http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/about/about.html Over 160lesson plans on ocean sciences.
"Each hands-on lesson includes
the following sections: Focus Questions, Learning Objectives, Teaching Time,
Seating Arrangement, Background Information, a step-by-step Learning
Procedure, The "Me" Connection, Connections to Other Subjects, Evaluations,
Extensions, Resources, Student Handouts, and connections to daily expedition
Web logs. Each activity is correlated to the National Science Education
Standards and has Adaptations for Teachers of Deaf Students." Excellent
OCEAN OF KNOW - WEBQUESTS AND LESSON PLANS
http://www.oceanofk.org/home.html An online marine biology lab and lesson plan. Sections: Mission Statement,
Technical Help & Documentation, Sharks, Teacher’s Corner, Kids Guide, Ocean’s
Creative Community and more. Excellent
OCEAN QUEST 2004 – STUDY UNIT
http://www.iwebquest.com/oceans/teachers2.htm An entire unit of study on the oceans. Includes activities, experiments, links
and more. Excellent
OCEAN PLANET INTERDISCIPLINARY MARINE
SCIENCE ACTIVITIES – LESSON PLANS
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/ocean/main.html Lesson plans from the Smithsonian on the ocean and marine life. Includes six
lesson plans consisting of an essay, procedure, student pages and resources.
Excellent
OCEAN REPORT- GUIDE FOR EDUCATORS
http://www.kidsnet.org/seaweb/ A major curriculum project on Ocean life for grades 4-8.
"Amid the sounds of waves washing on shore and seagulls crying,
listeners of National Public Radio, Voice of America, and other stations could
hear short segments about the sea as part of The Ocean Report. These shorts
covered everything from incredible sea creatures to ocean conservation. Each
report was a timely, fact-packed mini-lesson-perfect for incorporating into
any curriculum. Now, KIDSNET and SeaWeb have compiled many of these shorts along with
background information and hands-on activities designed to help students in
grades 4-8 discover how important the ocean is in all our lives. Listed below
are the three main parts of the guide. Clicking on a link will take you to a
menu of background topics and corresponding activities. You can also find
activities by clicking on the "Activities" link that appears at the top of
every page. Note that part three is a wrap-up for the entire guide and
contains lots of ideas for putting what students learn to work in your
community. Part One: Precious, Threatened Oceans Part Two: Teeming
with Life: Amazing Ocean Creatures Part Three: Protecting Our
Seas: How You Can Help" Excellent
OCEANS AND UNDERSEA LIFE – THEMATIC UNIT
http://www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/Ocean.htm A thematic unit for grades K-5 on the oceans and undersea life. Includes:
Objectives, Classroom Décor, Literature/English, Discussion Questions,
Poetry/Songs, History/Social Studies, Math, Health/Science, More Discussion
Questions, Arts/Crafts, Internet Resources, Workbook/Activity Resources, Video
Resources, Sea-Faring Recipes, Book Selections, Interactive Multimedia,
Culminating Activity and Evaluation. Excellent
OCEANS – CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
http://topex-www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/activities.html Lots of classroom activities focusing on Climate, Oceans and Life. All deal in
some way with oceanography. Excellent
OCEANS - LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.sciencenetlinks.org/lessons.cfm?DocID=162 A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on the oceans.
"In
earlier grades, students learn about weather, oceans, and water as separate
entities. As early as kindergarten, students complete exercises such as
measuring and keeping track of precipitation. In grades 3-5 through students
learn that water can change states: liquid water can evaporate and become a
gas, and water vapor becomes liquid due to temperature changes. This lesson starts to bring the concepts mentioned above together with a focus
on the water cycle. The two-fold lesson begins with an experiment that
demonstrates water evaporating and coming back down. The lesson is meant to
give students a general understanding of earth's oceans. In the end, students
should realize that water in the ocean evaporates into the atmosphere and
comes back down as precipitation. This lesson is a good introduction to future
lessons on weather and earth's climatic changes."
Excellent
OCEANS – LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
NEW!
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/oceans.html A page of links to websites, lesson plans, classroom activities and more.
Excellent Also in Websites section
OCEANS OF DATA- INTERDISCIPLINARY
MATH/SCIENCE UNIT FOR K-12
http://mathforum.org/workshops/usi/dataproject/index.html An interdisciplinary math/science project for K-4, 5-8, and 9-12.
"offers the deep sea diving records from the Ocean Planet Exhibition at the
Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History along with a
lesson for K to 12 students to explore the data. Students are directed to
create spread sheets and graphs, engage in discussion questions, and explore
links to related WWW ocean sites." Includes a series of experiments
and activities, all based on deep ocean diving data. Excellent
ON THE ATTACK: EXPLORING HOW GOVERNMENT
RESTRICTIONS, OVERFISHING, AND ECOSYSTEM CHANGES AFFECTED SHARK BEHAVIOR IN
SUMMER 2001 – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20010911tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons A lesson plan on sharks for grades 6-12.
"In this lesson, students
explore how government restrictions and overfishing impact the ecosystems of
sharks and contribute to or curb their danger to humans. Students then
synthesize their understanding of the issues by working in groups to develop
board games and by assessing games created by other groups" Excellent
OPEN OCEAN – BLUE PLANET – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/BP_openocean/ A lesson plan on the open ocean for grades 6-8.
"Students will •
research facts about animal species featured in the video; • prepare
illustrated cards with facts; and • create a food-web display." Note:
We have the video. Order VT507067 Excellent
PALAU: PARADISE OF THE PACIFIC – LESSON PLANS
NEW!
http://www.pbs.org/edens/palau/ A Living Eden site on Palau and its amazing underwater treasures. The Aquatic
Classroom has four lesson plans: Home Improvement: Building My Own Coral Reef;
Fast Food, The Fish Way; Catch a Moorish Idol; and Symbiosis: I’ll Help You if
You Help Me. NOTE: You can order the video from the AVA Center.
VT507019 Excellent
Also in the Websites section.
PILOT WHALES PLACE IN THE OCEAN – LESSON
PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/ccseaswhale.html A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on pilot whales. "This lesson asks students
to consider why so many whale species can survive within one area of the
ocean. Different whale species feed at different depths, and scientists
believe that this difference is likely a major factor in permitting so many
species to live in one area. Students will discuss how this fact allows pilot
whales to thrive, and they will consider how Crittercam can be used to help us
learn about pilot whales' deepwater feeding behaviors. They will conclude by
writing dialogues pretending that they are scientists taking curious
vacationers on a tour to see pilot whales and answering questions about the
whales' feeding behaviors and ecological niche." Excellent
RESCUE AT SEA: MARINE CONSERVATION- A
SCIENCE LESSON PLAN - LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19980922tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons A lesson plan on marine scientists for grades 6-12.
"In this lesson, students examine stereotypes that they may
have regarding scientists. Students then read and discuss 'Scientist at Work:
High Seas Hunter Pleads for Preservation of Fish' and reflect on the work of a
Marine Conservationist and how one particular scientist 'breaks the mold' of
their previous concepts of scientists."
Excellent
RESPECT THE BEACH – LESSON PLANS
NEW URL!
http://www.surfrider.org/programs/respectthebeach.asp "Respect the Beach is a coastal educational program that includes field trips,
classroom lectures, handouts, video, interactive computer applications and
hands-on projects designed to teach ocean safety, marine ecology and coastal
areas stewardship to K-12 students and community groups."
Includes two sets of activity plans for elementary students:
Beachology and Watershed Works. Excellent
SABLE ISLAND’S SEALS, SHARKS AND SAND LANCES
– LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/ccsable.html A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on seals and sharks on Sable Island.
"Crittercam has helped scientists discover that both gray
and harbor seals feed on the same prey—tiny fish called sand lances. Their
feeding behaviors, however, are different. While harbor seals follow schools
of sand lances and eat fish that have strayed from the school, gray seals dig
into the sandy ocean floor to find fish hiding there. In this lesson, students will discuss the concept of competition in nature and
will learn about competition between these two seal species on Sable Island.
They'll conclude by drawing food chains showing sharks, seals, and sand lances
and writing paragraphs explaining what their food chains show."
Excellent
SAVING OUR OCEANS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/activities/18/oceans.html A lesson plan adaptable for middle to senior high students on the world’s
oceans. "You have been invited to lead the International Oceanographic
Conference in Oslo, Norway. Over one hundred of your fellow oceanographers
will attend. The problem is, with so many different specialties in the
field—from geological to biological oceanography—the oceanographers at the
conference are finding it difficult to understand what their colleagues are
studying, let alone to grasp the ocean as an entire, diverse system!"
There are activities suggested for younger and older students. Excellent
THE SCIENCE OF THE DEEP SEA – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/g912/ballardscience.html A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on the deep sea.
"This lesson will teach
students about conducting science experiments based on theories and using
rigorous scientific principles. They should learn about the ways in which
scientific investigation is used in the "real world." This lesson asks
students to consider the theories and methods Robert Ballard may have used in
some of his recent deep-sea investigations." Excellent
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD IN UNDERSEA ARCHEOLOGY
– LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g912/methods.html A lesson plan on underwater archeology for grades 9-12.
"Current theory
says that during the Ice Age, the Black Sea was an isolated freshwater lake
surrounded by farmland that was eventually flooded. This lesson asks students
to analyze how the scientific method has been used in studies of the Black
Sea. Students will diagram the steps the scientists took to test one of their
hypotheses concerning the flooding, and they will outline two other hypotheses
and the steps that were taken to test them. They will conclude by writing a
research plan for future studies." Excellent
SEA ANIMAL THEME WEBQUESTS, ACTIVITIES AND
PUZZLES
NEW!
http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/wes/webquests_themes/sea_webquest_corinne_2002/sea_theme.html A collection of webquests for elementary students on sea animals plus resource
sites and loads of puzzles and games. Excellent
A SEA-NIC PERSPECTIVE: CREATING A CLASSROOM
OCEAN EXHIBIT TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF MARINE HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY –
LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030729tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on the health of the world’s oceans.
"In
this lesson, students brainstorm topics related to the health of our world's
oceans. They then create presentations about specific issues affecting oceans
for display in a classroom exhibit. They then write letters of invitation to
guests to view the exhibit." Excellent
SEA NO EVIL: INVESTIGATING MARINE LIFE AT
VARIOUS DEPTHS - LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20010102tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons A lesson plan on sea life for grades 6-12. "In this lesson, students
research the characteristics of marine life at different ocean depths. They
then use their findings as the basis for a classroom 'Life Under the Sea'
museum exhibit." Excellent
SEASONAL SEAS – BLUE PLANET – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/BP_seasonalseas/ A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on the seasonal changes in the oceans.
"Students will • research a marine invertebrate and create
an illustrated report; and • contribute to a classroom exhibit."
Note: We have the video. Order VT507068
Excellent
SHARKS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/ultimateguide-sharks/ A lesson plan on sharks for grades 6-9.
"Students will understand the
following: 1. Sharks exhibit a wide variety of adaptations that help them
survive in their habitats." Includes Discussion Questions, Links,
Suggested Readings and more. Excellent
SHARKS: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT – LESSON
PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/g912/recordsharks.html A lesson plan on sharks for grades 9-12.
"In this lesson, students will
investigate sharks' importance to the ecosystem, recent shark attacks and
legislation regarding shark feeding, and the geographical distribution of
shark attacks in the United States. Students will write outlines for TV
programs to educate the public about sharks." Excellent
THE SHEDD AQUARIUM – EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES
NEW!
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/SEA/index.cfm "Shedd Educational Adventures (SEA) contains a treasure trove of aquatic
science resources for K-12 teachers and students. SEA brings the Philippines
to life for your students with fact sheets and multimedia interactives based
on the Wild Reef exhibit at Shedd Aquarium. Dive into the SEA today!"
Includes 8 lesson
plans plus 6 Interactive Activities and an Explorer’s Guide. Excellent
SOLVING THE SEA TURTLE MYSTERY – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g68/ccloggerhead.html A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on sea turtles.
"An
incredible diversity of marine life lives in Western Australia's Shark Bay, an
ecosystem of great interest to marine scientists. Scientists have studied the
differences between green sea turtles and loggerhead sea turtles in this area.
These turtles have quite different physiques, diets, and diving and breathing
patterns. This last factor in particular accounts for the green sea turtle
being ten times less likely to be eaten by a tiger shark than the loggerhead
turtle. Students will consider the reasons for this significant difference in
vulnerability between the green turtle and the loggerhead turtle. They will be
asked to think critically about hints they'll be given concerning Shark Bay's
sea turtles and their ability to evade tiger sharks. The Suggested Assessment in this lesson asks students to draw time lines
showing the differences between the turtle species' breathing times. The
students will then write paragraphs describing their time lines and explaining
how the Crittercam study might help sea turtle conservation efforts."
Excellent
SUBMARINES: THE CLASSROOM FLEET – LESSON
PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/13/gk2/k19subs.html A lesson plan for grades K-2 on traveling underwater.
"This lesson
introduces students to the submarine as a means of travel under the sea, and
to the challenges humans face when traveling underwater. Students will learn
that submarines, like other boats, can travel on the surface of the sea, but
they can also submerge to travel underwater. They will look at pictures of
submarines on National Geographic's K-19 and Other Subs in Peril Web site, and
review the basic construction of submarines and the underwater environment in
which they travel. Students will conclude by creating a mural in their
classroom featuring a fleet of their own model submarines and examples of
marine life that might be encountered on a journey under the sea."
Excellent
SUNKEN HAZARD: INVESTIGATING POTENTIAL
EFFECTS OF THE PRESTIGE OIL SPILL – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20021120wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons A lesson plan on ocean pollution for grades 6-12.
"In this lesson, students will use information about past oil spills to
predict potential effects of the Prestige spill on the environment, on marine
life, and on the human culture and economy of northwestern coastal Spain.
Students will take on the roles of experts giving advice to the emergency
management team that is handling the oil spill off the coast of Spain,
preparing presentations to outline the potential risks to the environment,
marine life, and the human culture and economy in Galicia."
Excellent
TAKING CARE OF OUR OCEANS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/gk2/seascare.html A lesson plan for grades K-2 on the relationship of man to the oceans.
"High coastal population densities have an impact on marine life, such as sea
turtles and manatees. In this lesson, students will consider why so many
people live near the coast and learn about the impacts of this trend on ocean
animals. They will make posters to educate coastal residents and visitors
about human impacts on marine life." Excellent
TALKING TRASH ABOUT THE OCEANS: CREATING A
COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO STOP OFFSHORE DUMPING – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20000718tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on pollution.
"In
this lesson, students create a community service advertising campaign that
raises awareness about the importance of keeping trash out of the marine
ecosystem. Students work in teams to create different ad campaigns geared
toward particular target audiences. Students implement their plans by
producing posters promoting their messages."
Excellent
TIDAL SEAS – BLUE PLANET – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/BP_tidalseas/ A lesson plan on the changes in the oceans due to the changing of the tides
for grades 6-8. "Students will • discuss specific examples of how tides
affect the hunting, survival, or breeding behaviors of animals; and • work in
pairs to create their own "Tidal Trivia" game." Note: We have the
video. Order VT507069 Excellent
TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH: RESEARCH IN POLAR
SEAS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/01/g68/earth.html A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on the polar seas.
"Winter darkness,
intense cold, and ice cover have hindered explorations at the Poles, and the
oceans around them are the most remote and least explored on Earth. The Arctic
Ocean is water surrounded by land; the Antarctic continent is frozen land
surrounded by water. But both climates and the hardships they impose defied
explorers until the 20th century. Even now, polar exploration is limited to
summer months. In this lesson students will learn about famous explorers of
the polar regions and have a simulated polar exploration of their own."
Excellent
TREASURES @ SEA: EXPLORING THE OCEAN THROUGH LITERATURE
NEW!
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow8/dec98/main.html A unit of study that uses books and weblinks to teach about the ocean. See
Teacher’s Place to get started. "Teachers: This Web resource about
oceans is written to be adaptable to the teacher's needs. It can be used as a
complete unit, as a module for inclusion in a larger study or each component
can be used independently. The activities are sorted by the book they
compliment but could be used with any unit on the ocean." Includes:
Book Activities, Writing Activities, Diving for Treasure, Interactive
Activities, Art Activities, Web Resources, Teacher’s Place and Start Here.
Excellent
A TRIP TO THE BEACH? – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/g68/beachshark.html A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on sharks.
"In this lesson, students will
investigate the truth behind common myths about sharks and shark attacks.
Students will learn why sharks are important members of the ecosystem. They
will also consider the ways humans should modify their habits to account for
the presence of sharks, particularly in popular beach areas. Students will
conclude by writing letters explaining to family or friends why it is
generally safe to take a beach vacation to Florida, despite recent news
reports of shark attacks." Excellent
UNDER THE DEEP BLUE SEA – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=245 A lesson plan for grades K-2 on the oceans and ocean life.
"This lesson
gives students the opportunity to explore oceans and ocean life. After
locating the earth's major oceans on a world map, students will "dive
underwater" to discover the plants and animals that live in the sea. Students
will listen to stories and poems with oceanic settings and learn about the
forms of sea life featured in each. They can add their own artwork and text
about ocean animals and plants to a cut-away ocean display. Finally, students
will engage in various forms of creative writing about the ocean and ocean
life." Excellent
UNDERSTANDING OCEANS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/oceans/ A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on the world’s oceans.
"Students will understand the following:1. All the oceans on Earth are really one "world ocean." 2.
Warmer water from the oceans around the equator rises to the top, while colder
water from the oceans around the poles sinks to the bottom. 3. Ocean currents
are caused by the rising and sinking of warmer and colder water. 4. Ocean
currents affect weather and life all over the globe."
Includes Discussion Questions, Links, Suggested Readings and
more. Excellent
USING MAPS IN OCEAN RESEARCH – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/03/g68/seasgis68.html A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on ocean research.
"In this lesson,
students will consider a number of ocean research scenarios and determine how
mapping might help answer questions related to that research." Excellent
THE WATER COLUMN: WHERE DO OCEAN ANIMALS
BELONG? – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/seascolumn.html A lesson plan on the water column for grades 3-5.
"In this lesson,
students will learn about three broad ocean habitats—the intertidal zone, the
open ocean, and the abyss—and find out about some specific adaptations animals
have made in each of these regions. They will conduct Web research and list
some of the things they notice about animal adaptations in the ocean. Students
will conclude by designing games to help other students match species and
their adaptations to appropriate parts of the ocean." Excellent
A WHALE OF A DIFFERENCE: EXPLORING DIFFERENT
PERSPECTIVES ON COMMERCIAL WHALING IN JAPAN - LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20020529wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson on whales for grades 6-12. "In this lesson, students research
various perspectives on Japan's commercial whaling industry and formulate
position papers representing these views." Excellent
A WHALE OF A PROBLEM: INVESTIGATING THE
EFFECTS OF TOURISM AND OTHER VARIABLES ON THE KILLER WHALE POPULATION – LESSON
PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20011016tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on killer whales for grades 6-12. "In this lesson,
students will evaluate the possible causes contributing to the decline of the
killer whale population from a number of differing perspectives. Students then
present their findings in a talk show format and in letters of advocacy
regarding the killer whale's inclusion in or exclusion from the endangered
species list." Excellent
WHALES – BLUBBER FAT JACKET CLASSROOM
ACTIVITY
http://www.rom.on.ca/wwatch/teachers-kit/fat.html
Why is blubber a good insulator? Students find out when they use "blubber" to
insulate them from ice. Excellent
WHALES – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/ultimateguide-whales/
A lesson plan on whales for grades 6-8. "Students will understand the
following: 1. There are many different kinds of whales. 2. The two main types
are baleen whales and toothed whales." Includes Discussion Questions,
Links, Suggested Readings and more. Excellent
WHALES – TEACHER RESOURCE KIT
NEW!
http://www.rom.on.ca/wwatch/teachers-kit/home.html
A collection of lesson plans and web links on whales for primary to junior
high school students. Includes 15 lesson plans, Legend – Origin of the Killer
Whale, Other Activities, Fat Jacket, and Whale Size. Note: It includes
information about a video which is not included. See the AVA Website for our
catalog – search keyword "whales". Excellent
WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT NURSE SHARK MATING? -
LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/ccnurseshark.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on nurse sharks. "Students will learn some
basic information about nurse sharks and see photographs of scientists
conducting nurse shark studies (from articles such as Crittercams Provide
Insights into Nurse Shark Behavior). Students will work in groups to draw
pictures of discoveries that scientists have made about nurse shark mating and
reproduction, and they will consider the potential benefits of these studies
for ocean conservation." Excellent
WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE OCEANS? CAN
PHOTOGRAPHY HELP?– LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/g912/doubiletwrong.html
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on the environmental problems facing the world’s
oceans. "Students at this level should be continuing their studies of
the world's environmental problems and the factors that contribute to these
problems, as well as learning about and hypothesizing potential solutions. In
this lesson, students will research environmental problems facing the world's
oceans and will think about how the art of photography can help solve these
problems, using David Doubilet's photography as an example." Excellent
WHO SEES THE SEAS AS IMPORTANT? – LESSON
PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/06/gk2/thys.html
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on the oceans. "In this lesson, students
will learn about some people who think the ocean is so important that they
have devoted their lives to studying it and its inhabitants. Students will
learn about a specific type of fish, and compare it to other fish using
information gathered by people who are studying these animals."
Excellent
WHY DO WHALES MAKE SOUNDS? – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/ccwhalesounds.html
A lesson plan on whales for grades 3-5. "Students will learn about the
vocalizations of several whale species and the special calls of different
populations of blue whales. They'll be asked to learn snippets of whale calls
and to simulate whales trying to locate each other in the ocean. The students
will conclude by drawing pictures of whales vocalizing and by writing captions
explaining what their pictures show." Excellent
WOODS HOLE SEA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION LESSON
PLANS
http://www.sea.edu/k12LessonPlans/k12pgmtop.htm
A long list of K-12 lesson plan on the oceans and sea life from the Woods Hole
Oceanography Institute. Excellent
WORLD BUILDERS – BUILD YOUR OWN WORLD –
CURRICULUM UNITS
NEW!
http://curriculum.calstatela.edu/courses/builders/index.html
A curriculum that allows students to build their own world. The sections that
apply to the oceans and marine life are: Seaweeds, Aquatic Zoology and Under
Water Communities. Each is a full curriculum unit. Includes Helpful Websites,
Science Notes, Study Questions and more. Excellent

ANIMAL COLORING PAGES
NEW!
http://www.coloring.ws/animals.html
Coloring pages to print out. Included: Crabs, Dolphins, Eels, Fish, Octopus,
Seals, Turtles and Whales. Some have multiple pages. Very Good
AQUARIUM HABITATS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/aquarium.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on aquarium habitats.
"In this lesson, students will consider the ways that people
attempt to create aquariums that provide realistic habitats for marine
animals. They will use the Internet to "visit" three aquarium habitats and
determine whether these aquariums succeed in providing high-quality
environments for the animals that live in them. Students will conclude by
designing their own aquarium habitats based on what they have learned."
Very Good
ARE SHARKS AS DANGEROUS AS WE THINK THEY
ARE? – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/g35/dangershark.html
A lesson plan about sharks for grades 3-5 in which students study shark
behavior and they real threat they pose compared to the myths. Very Good
BELUGA WHALES IN THE ICE – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/09/gk2/migrationbeluga.html
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on beluga whales. "Students will view and
sketch photographs of ice at different stages of thickness, look at pictures
of belugas, and discuss how belugas' bodies are adapted to life in the ice.
They will conclude by writing and illustrating paragraphs about how belugas
survive in the ice and where the whales go when the ice becomes too thick."
Very Good
THE BEST HOPE FOR NORTHERN RIGHT WHALES –
LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/g912/righthope.html
A lesson plan on right whales for grades 9-12.
"This lesson asks students to research current and proposed methods of
assisting the recovery of northern right whale populations. Students will
conduct Internet research to investigate the best strategies to help save
right whales." Very Good
BOUNCY BLUBBER – LESSON PLAN
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/sci_update.cfm?DocID=10
A lesson plan in which students look at the current research that shows that
marine mammal blubber may serve more functions than as insulation to keep the
animals warm. Very Good
COLLABORATIVE THEMATIC UNIT – WHALES
http://www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/whales.htm
A unit for grades K-3 on whales. Very Good
CORAL BLEACHING: MAKING OUR OCEANS WHITER –
LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/04/g68/bowercoral.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 in which students study coral reefs and determine
the factors that are killing the corals and possible ways to halt further
destruction. Very Good
ECHOES: WHAT ANIMALS CAN TEACH SCIENTISTS -
LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/gk2/ballardechoes.html
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on sonar. "In this
lesson, students will learn how scientists like Robert Ballard use sonar to
investigate the depths of the ocean. They will learn that some animals have an
unusual way of figuring out what is around them in the dark. They will study
the echolocation capabilities of bats and think about how ocean scientists can
learn from these animals to develop deep-sea exploration techniques."
Very Good
FISH AREN’T AFRAID OF THE DARK - LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/gk2/seasfish.html
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on light zones in the ocean. "In this
lesson, students will be introduced to the concept of bioluminescence and will
consider how animals benefit from having their own light sources. They will
look at pictures of bioluminescent marine animals, and will conclude by making
collages or writing stories pretending they have just seen bioluminescent
animals from a deep sea vehicle." Very Good
FOOD WEBS IN THE BAY – LESSON PLAN
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/Lessons.cfm?DocID=97
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 in which students examine the aquatic ecosystem
of a bay and the plants and animals that live there. Very Good
GREAT BARRIER REEF – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/g912/geoactreef.html
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 in which students examine coral reefs and their
importance to the ecosystem and conservation efforts. Very Good
INTO THE OCEAN – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/gk2/doubiletocean.html
A lesson plan in which students study the different ecosystems within the
oceans and the kinds of adaptations animals and plants have developed to allow
them to exist at the various depths and conditions. Very Good
INTRODUCTION TO WAVES – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/gk2/wavesintro.html
A lesson plan for primary students in which they study what causes ocean waves
and the components of waves. Very Good
LIGHTING UP THE SEA – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/seaslighting.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on bioluminescence. "Students will explore
the reasons for bioluminescence by conducting a simulation and viewing
pictures of bioluminescent marine animals on the Web. They will conclude by
pretending to be deep sea divers and writing journal entries about their
impressions of a bioluminescent animal they have encountered." Very
Good
LIMPET IDENTIFICATION LAB – LESSON PLAN
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Biology/BIO0038.html
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on intertidal life forms. "OVERVIEW: One
of the great goals of biologists through the ages has been to collect and
identify as many new animals as possible. The oceans of the world are abundant
with life forms different from terrestrial life. The intertidal areas, where
land and ocean meet, are even more richly inhabited with life. There are many
varieties of limpets found in the intertidal areas, suitable for this
laboratory. PURPOSE: Students of today need to experience the "awe" of new
life forms and to develop distinguishing or key characteristics to aid in
their study of life. Limpets provide an unusual example with the variation
needed to develop identification characteristics in similar animals."
Very Good
MAKE A WHALE MOBILE – CLASS ACTIVITY
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/whalemobile.shtml
A class activity with Templates, a Materials List, and Instructions for making
a whale mobile. Very Good
MARINE SANCTUARIES – LESSON PLAN
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=273
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 in which students learn about marine sanctuaries,
their importance and their function. Very Good
NOAA SPECIALLY FOR TEACHERS - LESSON PLANS
http://www.education.noaa.gov/teachers.html
A large number of teacher resources including lesson plans, links, and all
kinds of other resources. Sections: Weather, Climate Change and Our Planet,
Oceans and Coasts, Satellites and Space, and Training and Other Opportunities
& External Links. Check out the Training section for Resources for Teachers –
Ideas for the Classroom. Very Good Note: Also in Websites section.
OCEAN CONSERVATION: GETTING THE WORD OUT
WITH PHOTOGRAPHS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/g68/doubiletconserve.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on ocean conservation.
"This lesson will help students understand that geography is
not just a school subject but also an important field that enables people to
make sense of the world and prepare for the future. Students will think about
how various geographical pursuits can help in this planning process. They will
concentrate on how photography can contribute to the process by looking at
pictures by undersea photographer David Doubilet."
Very Good
OCEAN CRAFTS
NEW!
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/ocean/
A page of ocean craft ideas for primary students. Includes a whale mobile,
ocean diorama, paper mache octopus and more. Very Good
OCEAN EXPLORATION MUSEUM – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/g35/ballardmuseum.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 in which students learn about the latest findings
in oceanographic research and study the work of Dr. Robert Ballard, an
oceanographic explorer. Very Good
OCEAN IN A BOTTLE – LESSON PLAN
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/activity/ocean/oc-1.html
A lesson plan for grades 4-6 from the Franklin Institute showing students that
our oceans are a closed system. Very Good
OCEAN-THEMED MATH PAGES
NEW!
http://www.kidzone.ws/math/ocean/index.htm
Printable math worksheets for grades K-5. Very Good
AN ORCA ODYSSEY – LESSON PLAN
http://schoolcentral.com/whale/htm/TeacherHome.htm
A lesson plan for upper elementary students studying the life cycle of the
orca whale. Very Good
PILOT WHALES SOCIAL BEHAVIOR – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g68/ccseaswhale.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on pilot whales. "Pilot whales are
extremely social animals, living in pods that sometimes contain hundreds of
individuals. Their social bonding is so strong that they sometimes follow each
other to their deaths upon beaches, an event which happened in 2002 on Cape
Cod. Students will learn about pilot whales' sociability and bonding and will
consider how Crittercam might help scientists learn more about their social
behaviors. Students will write research plans proposing questions that
scientists could ask when using Crittercam to study pilot whale social
behavior in deep water." Very Good
THE PROS AND CONS OF ARTIFICIAL REEFS –
LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g912/artificialreefs.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on artificial reefs, how they are created, how
they function and whether we should continue to create them. Very Good
RIGHT WHALES AND PEOPLE – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/gk2/rightpeople.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on right whales. "This lesson introduces
students to a highly endangered species—the northern right whale—and asks them
to think about how this species' geographical distribution places it in direct
contact with human threats such as ships. Students will draw pictures of right
whales and add commercial ships and other human activities to their drawings.
They will conclude by writing sentences explaining how the whales they have
drawn might be affected by the human activities and what might be done to help
the whales." Very Good
SHARK SURPRISE – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/fishy/shark1.html
Students create a deck of cards with fish pictures on them. They then play a
matching card game. Very Good
SLICK SEA SPILLS – LESSON PLAN
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/activity/earth/earth-2.html
A lesson plan for grades 4-6 from the Franklin Institute on what happens in an
oil spill and how it affects the ecosystem. Very Good
SOMETHING FISHY – LESSON PLAN
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Animals/ANM0053.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-9 on fish. "This lesson affords students an
opportunity to synthesize what they have learned about the anatomy of fish
with their knowledge of ocean environments and organism's methods of adapting
to survive. The problem can be expanded to include other sea creatures and
environments." Very Good
SOMETHING FISHY: LIFE CYCLE OF A SALMON –
LESSON PLAN
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Animals/ANM0204.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on the life cycle of a salmon. Very Good
SUBMARINES: THE CLASSROOM FLEET – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/13/gk2/k19subs.html
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on submarines. "This
lesson introduces students to the submarine as a means of travel under the
sea, and to the challenges humans face when traveling underwater. Students
will learn that submarines, like other boats, can travel on the surface of the
sea, but they can also submerge to travel underwater. They will look at
pictures of submarines on National Geographic's K-19 and Other Subs in Peril
Web site, and review the basic construction of submarines and the underwater
environment in which they travel. Students will conclude by creating a mural
in their classroom featuring a fleet of their own model submarines and
examples of marine life that might be encountered on a journey under the sea."
Very Good
TRASH TRAITS – MARINE DEBRIS – LESSON PLANS
NEW!
http://www.marine.usf.edu/beachbuddies/background.html
Information on the problem of marine debris, what constitutes trash, and what
to do about it. Developed for Tampa Bay but adaptable to New Jersey’s coast.
Includes Background and 4 Lesson Plans. Very Good
UNDER THE SEA – INFORMATION AND CLASSROOM
ACTIVITIES
NEW!
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Atrium/5924/underthesea.htm
Information for elementary students about marine life and the oceans. Includes
Fishy Tales and Fishy Fun. Very Good
UNDERWATER ANIMALS – LESSON PLAN
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/exploringunderwater/
A Discovery School lesson plan for grades K-5 on underwater animals such as
whales. Very Good
USING PHOTOGRAPHY TO HELP SAVE THE OCEANS –
LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/g35/doubiletphoto.html
Students view the photography of David Doubilet and other underwater
photographers and see how photographs can teach us about our impact on the
oceans. They then choose one of the creatures shown to study. Very Good
WHALES – A THEMATIC WEB UNIT
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/Whales/home.html
A thematic web unit for cooperative learning across an integrated curriculum.
Table of Contents: Teacher Resources, Student Activities, Whale Projects,
Internet Resources and more. Very Good
WHO PAYS THE PRICE WHEN A SEA DISAPPEARS? –
LESSON PLAN
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/g68/disappear.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on the Aral Sea.
"This lesson asks students to learn about the problems in the Aral Sea region
and to discover how the sea's water loss is affecting specific groups of
people, such as babies and fishers. They will work in groups to prepare
statements that these people might make, and will present their statements to
a mock United Nations panel." Very Good
WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE MANATEES – LESSON
PLANS
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/g68/manateeworking.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 in which students study the impact of humans on
manatee populations and write speeches urging manatee protection. Very Good
ALL ABOUT FISH – LESSON PLAN
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Animals/ANM0210.html
A lesson plan on fish for 1st grade. "This activity can be
used to supplement a unit about fish. After learning about the characteristics
of fish, students create a class Venn diagram comparing and contrasting humans
and fish." Good
CORAL REEF 3D ART – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Interdisciplinary/INT0087.html
A lesson plan on coral reefs for grades 1-5. "Students will learn about
the animals and plants found in a coral reef by class discussion, pictures,
short films and other visual materials. They will then be asked to create
their own 3D model of a coral reef." Good
FINS, FLIPPERS AND BLOWHOLES – LESSON PLAN
http://connectedteacher.classroom.com/lessonplans/content/TWI_SC_K6_FinsLP.pdf
An elementary lesson plan on whales with information on determining the
difference between whales and sharks. Includes Lesson Plan and Activity Sheet.
Good
INTO THE SPECTACULAR SEA – CLASS PROJECT
NEW!
http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/teach/into_the_sea.html
A class project for grades 5-6 in which students create a mural about coral
reefs. Good
MAKING WAVES – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/guides/marshallislands/miwaves.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-9 on wave action. "To arouse your students
interest in ocean phenomena, set out a "wave bottle." (A wave bottle imitates
the motion of waves using the action of a liquid -- a mixture of water and
mineral oil. See the directions below on how to make a "wave bottle".)"
Good
THE MARINE FOOD CHAIN – LESSON PLAN
http://www.engagingscience.org/lessons/5424259.asp
A lesson plan for grades 3-7 on the marine food chain. Good
OCEAN ANIMALS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Animals/ANM0042.html
A lesson plan on marine life for grades K-2. "The students will be able
to identify pictures of animals verbally. The students will be able to match
animal pictures." Good
OCEAN CRAFTS FOR KIDS – CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
NEW!
http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/ocean.html
A collection of crafts such as mobiles, and paper mache crafts for primary
students. Good
OCEAN CURRENTS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/ScienceOceanCurrents78.htm
A lesson plan for grades 7-8 on ocean currents. "Students will be
divided into 5 groups.
Each group will be assigned so many grams of salt, a color, and specific
temperature of water for mixing in the 100 ml beakers. (Note: The water
temperature should be approx. 50 degrees in the half filled fish tank.) Each
group will be creating a table to record the following data: Weight of the
beaker. Weight of the beaker and water at the assigned temperature in degrees
Fahrenheit before adding the salt. Weight of the beaker and water weight at
assigned temperature in degrees Fahrenheit after adding the salt."
Good
THE OCEAN FLOOR – SCIENCE ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://atozteacherstuff.com/pages/492.shtml
A classroom activity for grades 4-8 in which students create a model of the
ocean floor. Good
OCEAN FLOOR MAPPING – SEEING SOUND AND SONAR
LESSON PLAN
http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/cecsci/cecsci025.html
A lesson plan for grades 7-8 in which students see how sonar is used to map
the ocean floor. Good
OCEAN MOBILE – CRAFT
NEW!
http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/moceanmobile.html
A craft project for primary students in which they make a mobile with an ocean
theme. Good
OCEAN PATTERNS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/Lessons/2856.htm
A lesson plan showing how waves and the tide affect the Earth. For elementary
students. Good
OCEANOGRAPHY CLASS QUILT - ACTIVITY
http://pao.cnmoc.navy.mil/educate/neptune/lesson/art/quilt.htm
A classroom activity involving creating a quilt with each square showing a
topic from oceanography such as marine animals, waves, etc. Good
OCEANS - EARTH SCIENCE LESSON PLANS
NEW!
http://www.hesd.k12.ca.us/resource/Ocean/Default.htm
A brief collection of lesson plans on the oceans. Good
RESCUE AT SEA – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nasaexplores.com/show_k4_teacher_st.php?id=03010991341
A lesson plan for grades K-4 on the effects of wind on a rescue at sea. Good
SALMON HOMING INSTINCTS – LESSON PLAN
http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/cecsci/cecsci002.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-9 on the homing instincts of salmon.
"In this activity students can experience first hand what it is like to be a
returning salmon attempting to find its home by smell. This activity provides
for the entire class to participate in the life cycle of the Pacific salmon
and the hazards of their journey." Good
SEARCH FOR THE HUMPBACK WHALE – CLASSROOM
ACTIVITY
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/ocean/humpback.html
A classroom activity for middle school students on humpback whales. Good
UNDERSTANDING WAVES – LESSON PLAN
http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/cecsci/cecsci073.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on waves. "Children
are to understand the terms "crest " and "trough" as related to waves. They
are to use a hands-on method using toys to become aware that waves are in air,
water and light." Good
WHALE ECHOLOCATION LESSON PLAN
http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/cecsci/cecsci165.html
A lesson plan for grades 2-4 on how whales use echolocation to track an
object. Good
WHY IS THE SEA SALTY? – LESSON PLAN
http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/cecsci/cecsci166.html
A lesson plan for K-3 on seawater. "For students
to observe how salt concentration increases in water. Also, how the salt
remains after the water evaporates." Good
ZAPPING FISH – LESSON PLAN
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/sci_update.cfm?DocID=54
A lesson plan in which students learn why fish do not get electrocuted when
lightning strikes the water. Good

WEBQUESTS
BARRIER ISLANDS: TO BUILD OR NOT TO BUILD? –
WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/webquest/content/barrierisland.shtml
A webquest for junior/senior high students on the development controversy
about barrier islands. "Your job in this WebQuest
is to develop an educated opinion as to whether or not people should build
permanent structures on barrier islands. You will need to learn about the
geological and physical nature of barrier islands, and how barrier islands
change over time. You will look at development of barrier islands and find out
how the beaches on these islands are maintained. You will find out how
different states handle the protection or development of their barrier
islands. You will also find out what happens to permanent structures that are
built on barrier islands. Finally, you will form an opinion as to whether
permanent structures should be built on barrier islands.|
Once you have done your research, you will prepare an open letter to the
editor of a newspaper in which you outline what you have learned about barrier
islands and state your opinion on whether permanent structures should be built
there. Your letter should include information about the geology and ecology of
barrier islands as well as the changes they are subject to. Your goal is to
convince readers of the newspaper that your conclusion is correct, and to
encourage them to write to the appropriate agencies in support of your
position." Note: We found one broken link on
this site. Excellent
BLACK SMOKERS WEBQUEST
http://science.uniserve.edu.au/school/quests/hydroventwq.html
A webquest for middle/junior students on hydrothermal vents.
"In this WebQuest you will be working together with a group of
students in class. Each group will answer the Task or Quest(ion). As a member
of the group you will explore Web pages from people all over the world who
know about 'Black Smokers'. Because these are real Web pages we're tapping
into, not things made just for schools, the reading level might challenge you.
Feel free to use the online Webster dictionary or one in your classroom.
You'll begin with everyone in your group getting some background before
dividing into roles where people on your team become experts on one part of
the topic." Excellent
DIVE TECHNOLOGY, INC. – LOOKING FOR
SHIPWRECKS AND BUCCANEER TREASURE – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/mission/divetech/
A webquest on underwater technology for high school students.
"Welcome to Dive Technology Inc. With the help of the modern
technology of submersibles, robotic submersibles, and the Internet, our
company finds and recovers ships that have been on the ocean floor for years.
As a new employee in the Research Department of our company, you will use the
Internet to help us find shipwrecks that could possibly contain gold and other
treasures." Note: We found a couple of broken
links on this site. Excellent
GRAY WHALE – WEBQUEST
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/encanto/graywhale/
A webquest on gray whales for elementary students. "You are going to
become an expert on California gray whales. You will visit several sites on
the internet to learn about these huge mammals. After your tour of the
internet you will teach what you have learned to a partner in another class.
Teach your partners well so that they can do well on your test. We hope you
will enjoy and appreciate these special animals as much as we do!"
Excellent
INTERTIDAL ZONE TOUR GUIDE – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/grant/intertidal/
A webquest for elementary students on the intertidal zone. "San Diego
Beach and Wildlife Tourist Bureau wants you to develop a guide for visitors to
use as they visit the Intertidal Zones. The information in your guide should
contain the 10 to 12 plant and animal specimen most commonly found in the San
Diego tidepools and important tidepooling suggestions. The drawings need to be
lifelike and the information brief, but significant. The Tourist Bureau
expects your Intertidal Zone Tour Guide to: • be carefully designed. • be
attractive and colorful. • contain accurate information. • include drawings or
pictures and written text for intertidal plants and animals. Excellent
THE KING OF TIDES – WEBQUEST
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/tide.htm
A webquest for elementary students on tides. "OK, here's the deal." The
gruff inspector snarled as he spoke to your team of detectives. "For a long
time people have been blamin' things on the moon! People claim to be crazy
because of it, lovers claim to be under its spell, and even hospitals blame
the full moon for loaded emergency rooms." "Yeah!", one of the newer members
of your team replied flippantly, "So what's new?" The rest of your team let
out a low sigh. Now the whole team was in for it! "I'll tell you what's new,
Mr. Smartypants," the inspector glowered at each of you slowly, "Now some
nutcase has brought charges against the moon for causing the tides! And, its
your job to bring me proof one way or another!" The inspector turned back
toward his desk and we thought he was through. He wasn't! He turned back to
your team, pointed his finger at you and said, "And you only have two weeks to
solve the case. Now get started!" Excellent
LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE WEBQUEST
http://web.utk.edu/~ctmelear/ossabaw/tommelissagreg/loggerheaddefault.html
A webquest on loggerhead sea turtles for 7th grade students.
"You are a biologist who has been hired to help the Loggerhead sea turtle
population rise along a certain Atlantic nesting site. Your job is to do
research on the web and find out the top five threats to Loggerheads and to
develop a proposal to stop or reduce these threats. You should also look
at age of reproduction, number of eggs laid in a clutch, and how often females
lay eggs. This information will be useful in your proposal if you
develop a chart or graph illustrating how your previous measures will increase
the Loggerhead population along this particular nesting site."
Excellent
OCEAN-THEMED WEBQUESTS
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/projects/ocean.html
A huge list of webquests with oceanographic themes. Outstanding. Excellent
REEF-ED WEBQUESTS
NEW!
http://www.reefed.edu.au/students/reef_quest/index.html
A collection of five webquests on coral reefs. 1/Pollution Solutions
2/Discover Me in the Sea 3/Save Our Sharks 4/Reef Rescue and 5/Interpreting
the Reef. Excellent
SAMMY ON THE MOVE (SEA TURTLE) WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://garnet.acns.fsu.edu/~scv03d/four.htm
A webquest for grades 1-2 on sea turtles. ""Ouch!
What was that? Where am I? It’s so dark. Hey fellas, where
are you going? Wait for me. Shouldn’t we be going the other way?
Stop pushing! This isn’t funny, I’m scared. Hey..... hey what’s
that light over there? Let’s go this way." Bump, " what was
that? I can’t get by. Hey fellas wait!"
Sammy’s scared and Sammy’s alone. Sammy is a sea turtle who’s just
hatched from his egg. Why is he so confused? Where is his m other?
What will Sammy do?
Tasks You will use the websites provided to learn all about sea turtles.
You will discover why it is so hard to be a sea turtle and why they are
endangered. You will think of ways we can help these gentle creatures.
You will write a short story of your own and draw a sea turtle."
Excellent
SAVING POLLUTERVILLE: AN OCEAN POLLUTION
INVESTIGATION – WEBQUEST
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/oceans/
A webquest for 5th grade students on ocean pollution.
"Along the ocean lies a town named Polluterville. As its
name suggests, the townspeople cannot keep their garbage to themselves!
Instead, the garbage, chemicals, and other pollutants end up in the ocean.
The citizens of this town do not realize the impact they are having on the
animals, corals reefs, and even themselves. Someone needs to make them
aware of their harmful actions! This someone is YOU!!!
Your teacher should have placed you into groups of three people. The job
of your group is to investigate these three areas of concern: humans, coral
reefs, and animals. First, all of you must understand the importance of
oceans and how the oceans are polluted. Then, your teacher will assign
each of you to one of the three areas of concern. You will learn about
your area, the impact of pollution on the area, and what can be done to help.
When you have finished investigating, your group will get together again and
design a newsletter for the townspeople of Polluterville. This
newsletter should include information on ocean pollution and how the citizens
can change their actions. This means, each of you must share your
findings with your group members, so that each area will be covered in the
newsletter. Once you are all experts in each of the three areas, you may
begin making your newsletter!" Excellent
SEA TURTLE ADVENTURE WEBQUEST
http://www.usca.edu/education/courses/aedc442/sp02/seaturtles/sullivanwebquests.html
A webquest for 2nd grade students in which they study sea turtles.
"Toni the Turtle needs your help! Toni is a Loggerhead Sea Turtle who
can't remember where she is supposed to lay her eggs. To help her, read the
following information about Loggerhead Sea Turtles. Determine which habitat is
best for the health of the baby turtles." Excellent
UNDERWATER ADVENTURE – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://t3.preservice.org/T0300953/
A webquest on the ocean and marine life for 4th grade students.
"You are part of a team of deep sea divers on an underwater scavenger hunt.
You have been chosen to collect data on the following: 1. Identify two types
of underwater pollution and causes 2. Find one endangered
underwater animal and what people can do to prevent their extinction 3.
Find an unusual deep sea creature and identify the reasons for their strange
characteristics 4. Find out what a coral reef is and a plant whose
habitat is the coral reef 5. Check out the kelp forest and
report back what lives there." Excellent
A WEBQUEST ON MANATEES
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/webquest2000/student/smegandonaldson/home.html
A webquest for 3rd grade students on manatees. "You are a
famous scientist known for your creative solutions to serious problems. You
have just been hired by the Manatee Conservation Society to help figure out a
way to save the manatees. The manatee has been on the endangered species list
since 1967. It is up to you to save this wonderful animal from becoming
extinct!" Excellent
WHALING: THE DEBATE RAGES ON – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.durango.k12.co.us/webquest/whale/
A webquest for grades 4-6 on the controversy about whaling.
"In this WebQuest, you will be asked to do several tasks.
First, you will investigate whaling issues by doing some background
activities and then researching one of three different whaling
perspectives: The Pro -Whaling perspective (Japan, Norway, Iceland,
Russia, etc.) The Indigenous peoples' perspective (Inuit, Makah, etc.) The
Anti- Whaling perspective (United States, Australia, France, etc.)
After your investigation is complete, you will then attempt to persuade others
to understand your perspective by creating a PowerPoint presentation and
presenting it to the I.W.C. (the rest of the class) at its annual
meeting. After all presentations have been given, the I.W.C. will decide
on how to amend the 1986 moratorium, if at all.
Finally, you will be asked to draw some of your own conclusions about the
whaling issue by writing an "Accordion Essay" on this "driving
question": How do you think the IWC’s 1986 moratorium on commercial whaling
has impacted the current, and possibly future global whaling populations?"
Excellent

ANIMALS ON THE OCEAN FLOOR – WEBQUEST
http://education.nmsu.edu/webquest/wq/ocean/index.html
A webquest on marine life for elementary students. "The oceans of the
world are all connected. Together they form one world ocean. There is more
water than land on earth. Oceans cover almost three-fourths of the planet. In
our study we are going to find out what animals live on the ocean floor. I
will tell you about certain animals and then you will search through books,
the Internet, encyclopedias and other sources to find out more about these
watery creatures. Let's go exploring! Can you find a map of the world that
shows all the oceans?" Very Good
KEMP’S RIDLEY SEA TURTLE WEBQUEST
NEW URL!
http://www.nisd.net/blattman/links/4/sea_turtle/1_kemps_ridley_webquest.htm
A webquest on the Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle for 4th grade students.
Students must learn about the species, how it is endangered and develop a
project to persuade people to save the Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle from
extinction. Very Good
MOLLUSKS – A 5TH GRADE WEBQUEST
http://www.dade.k12.fl.us/ohes/bratcherMol/WebQuestMolluskPage.html
A webquest on mollusks for 5th grade students. "This WebQuest
is designed to help you and your group become experts on one of the five
mollusk groups. Your group is assigned to research information pertaining to
your specific mollusk group. This information will assist your group in
completing three tasks that make up the Group Project: 1. a classroom poster
2. a summary of your findings 3. a web page link Okay Junior
Malacologists, you and your Expert Group are ready to learn about one of the
very fascinating mollusk groups. Here are some suggestions to start with . . .
Since you already know the scientific name of your mollusk group, does this
group have another name? Describe your mollusk group and the type of shell it
lives in. Does this mollusk group have any special attributes? What are some
interesting tid bits you can share about this mollusk group? Now you're ready
to dive in alone." Note: We found a couple of broken links on this
site. Very Good
MYRTLE C. TURTLE – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/sjohnson/wquest.htm
A webquest for 4th grade students on sea turtles. "Eastside
Elementary School's Backpack Buddy is Myrtle C. Turtle. She visits along
coastal areas of the United States learning about other marine animals that
are endangered or threatened. She also teaches others about sea turtles and
why they have become endangered. Task During this quest you are going to learn
about the life of a sea turtle and why they have declined in numbers so
rapidly." Note: We found one broken link on this site. Very Good
THE OCEAN VIEW WEBQUEST
http://www.runet.edu/~sbisset/ocean.html
A webquest on marine life for 5th grade students. "Ocean life
plays an important role in providing for every person. While preserving
our oceans, we need to be thoughtful to its living creatures. It is
important that students like yourself recognize the danger signs of pollution,
species endangerment, and the impact that global warming has on our developing
world. Dive right into your journey of the ocean world, knowing that
this learning effort could make the difference in the future of our oceans."
Very Good
OCEANOGRAPHY ABC BOOKS – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/valencia/oceanabcbooks/
A webquest for upper elementary students on oceanography. "You have been
asked by the school librarian to create an Oceanography ABC book. The
librarian wants to add your book to the collection of books in the school
library. Other students your age will read your book. You will read ABC books,
especially The Ocean Alphabet Book and Swimming Through the Alphabet.
While reading these books, look at the author's style of writing, the format
of the book, and the illustrations. Research the ocean with a group of friends
and pick a topic for your book. Your challenge is to create an ABC book that
includes items from your chosen oceanography topic using all of the letters of
the alphabet. Try to come up with an original idea and format. This is your
chance to be an author and illustrator of a children's book." Note: We
found several broken links on this site. Very Good
THE OCEAN’S IN TROUBLE! WEBQUEST
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/grant/oceanpollution/
A webquest for grades 4-6 on the ocean. "Use the Internet to explore and
identify why oceans and beaches are in trouble. In your learning, look for
relationships between humans, animals, and the ocean." Very Good
OPERATION REEF RESCUE – CORAL REEF WEBQUEST
http://www2.lhric.org/kat/coral.htm
A webquest for elementary students on coral reefs. "Each specialist will
conduct research based on his/her area of expertise.
Teams will be formed consisting of one specialist from each area. Each team
will then design and create a visual coral reef community
which can be relocated to ensure its survival. Each team will conclude with an
oral presentation to the rest of the teams, describing
and justifying their project." Very Good
OPERATION: ST*RFISH – WEBQUEST
http://www.cesa8.k12.wi.us/teares/it/webquests/starfish/index.htm
A webquest for middle school students on threats to the oceans. "You
must choose a team of four experts. Your team will be composed of a
marine biologist, an ocean resource researcher, and an environmental
ecologist. You, as their leader, are responsible for coordinating their
efforts, interpreting their data, and reporting your findings to the world.
The two ocean environments that your team may explore in their quest are the
coral reefs and the tidal pools. Your team goal is to find out as much
information as you can about one of these habitats, specifically: what lives
there, how it is influenced by people, how we have damaged the habitat, and
what things have been done or can be done to change that so as to save this
wonderful living ecosystem. There are some excellent experts out there. Get
your team together and let’s get going. Time’s a’wasting!" Very Good
RESCUING A BABY BELUGA WEB QUEST
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/whale/
A webquest for upper elementary students. "In this Webquest, students
are told that they have found a baby Beluga whale and they need to design a
home for this whale. Students will be split into groups of three in order to
develop a proposal for the baby Beluga's new home. The end result of this
Webquest is both a polished proposal and a presentation of this proposal to a
panel. The best proposal will be chosen to create the baby Beluga's new home.
After completing the Webquest your students will have a better understanding
of baby Beluga whales and the skills necessary for creating a proposal. They
will display these learned skills in their final presentation."
Includes both a Student and Teacher section. Very Good
SHARKS – WEBQUEST
http://www.jcu.edu/educatio/WebQuests3/Grabiec/a_webquest_designed_for_third_grsharks.htm
A webquest on sharks for 3rd grade students. "Your job, with
the help of a marine biologist, is to tag four different sharks that you will
find in the ocean. You will need to find out which oceans to visit to find
these creatures, there characteristics, and if they are dangerous or not. The
four sharks you will be looking at as a group are: the Great White Shark,
Tiger shark, Hammerhead, and Nurse Shark. You will begin this adventure by
going on a virtual shark dive on a website provided. BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!"
Very Good
SHARKS – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.montana.edu/webquest/miscellaneous/gradeskto5/denton/
A webquest on sharks for elementary students. "All around the world a
great travesty is happening. After watching Jaws all the presidents and
leaders in the world decided that all sharks should be destroyed. You are the
only person alive who possesses the tools and knowledge to set these people
straight. The sharks are resting their lives and their existence on your
shoulders. Please, accept the challenge and find as much information as you
can that will help the President and other leaders make the right choice and
the smart choice. Hurry, there isn't much time...and remember, the sharks are
counting on you. Oh, one more thing, below is a list of questions that the
President has about sharks. Try to give the President the best answers you can
to these questions; it might help keep the sharks alive everywhere. Thanks,
and good luck on your journey." Note: Links are broken and hard to
see. Make your own. Very Good
SHOCKING SHARKS! WEB QUEST
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/sessions/sharks/
A web quest in which students work with a partner to research and compare two
shark species. They then prepare either a shark commercial or a shark
adventure story using their information. Very Good
SPLASH INTO AN AQUARIUM – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/grant/aquarium/index.html
A webquest for 1st grade students on sea life and aquariums.
"1. Learn about tide pool animals. 2. Visit ocean habitats on the Web. 3.
Visit aquariums on the Web. 4. Ask an expert a sea life question. 5. Go on a
"Sea Hunt". 6. Create an aquarium book." Very Good
TREKKING THE TIDEPOOL – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/grant/tidepoolproject/
A webquest on grades K-2 on tidepools. "Students learn about tidepools,
sea stars, and other tidepool animals. They use that information to help them
figure out a tidepool animal characteristic that could help a sea star to
survive in the tidepools." Very Good
WHALE WATCH – WEBQUEST
http://members.fortunecity.com/kligocki/
A webquest on whales for intermediate students. "As a member of the
special student IWC team you will need to: • travel to two designated whale
watch areas: North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans • create a brochure or poster
sharing what you learned from your whale watch. Your brochure can be created
on Print Shop or by using Student Writing Center." Very Good
WHALES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.milton.k12.vt.us/WebQuests/LBedard/whalequest.htm
A webquest for primary students on whales. "Your
task, with your helper, is to research your favorite whale. You will learn how
your cetacean or whale speaks, lives and eats. Use the websites to gather
information. On the Whale Note Taking Task Sheet (which you will be able to
print out), you and your helper will record some important and interesting
facts about your whale. Color a picture or do a dot-to-dot of your whale
(which you will be able to print out) or do an art project."
Very Good
BOWHEAD WHALE HUNTING WEBQUEST
http://www.rhem.spschools.org/specialprojects/WebQuest/webquest.html
Should we disallow the hunting of all endangered species? Why do some people
want to allow limited hunting? Students research this important question. Good
CORAL REEF QUEST
NEW!
http://www.berksiu.k12.pa.us/webquest/cygan/index.htm
A webquest for 5th grade students on coral reefs. "Your task
will be to select one coral reef animal, research and write a report on it.
While doing your research, find a color picture that you may use to make your
stuffed coral reef animal out of paper. We will create a coral reef in
our fifth grade hallway with all our "puffy fish"." Note: We found a
couple of broken links on this site. Good
DOLPHIN-SAFE TUNA? WEB QUEST
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/dolphins/
A webquest for grades 5-8. "This Webquest attempts to explain the issue
of "dolphin-safe" tuna by dividing the class into different roles. With
several cooperative groups presenting a different perspective, you will
investigate the different sides of the issue to decide for yourselves how you
feel. By dividing into roles and working cooperatively, you will work together
to understand the whole story on "dolphin-safe" tuna. The Internet will
provide all the resources that you need to explore dolphins and tuna."
Good
ENDANGERED WHALES – WEBQUEST
http://www.swlauriersb.qc.ca/english/edservices/pedresources/webquest/whales/index.html
A webquest for 4th grade students on whales. "Each group of
students will be responsible for preparing a chart listing the causes of why
whales are becoming an endangered species. As well, each member of the group
must investigate one endangered whale. Remember, you must research , read,
think, and write as a scientist´ Note: We
found a couple of broken links on this site. Good
FISH FEATURES WEB QUEST
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/encanto/fishfeatures/fishfeatures.html
A webquest for grades 2-3 on fish. Students have discovered a new fish and
need to examine it and present it to the Fish Anatomy Academy (their peers).
Sections: Resources, Tasks, Conclusion and Evaluation. Good
MANATEES – WEBQUEST
http://www.iwaynet.net/~stellar/manatee/manatee.html
A webquest for grades 3-5 on manatees. "The newest residents of our
Columbus Zoo are the manatees. The manatee is a docile animal that lives in
the waters around Florida and is rapidly becoming extinct. You have been hired
to help take care of these wonderful animals and part of your job is to know
all about their habitat, feeding habits, and behaviors. You will then be
able to conduct information sessions with the public that visits the Zoo."
Note: We found a lot of broken links on this site. Good
OCEAN CREATURES WEBQUEST
http://www.seekonk.k12.ma.us/WebQuests/Ocean%20Creatures%20webquest.html
A webquest for primary students in which they research a sea creature
(choosing from a list) and then create a presentation about their choice. Good
SHARK ATTACK: BEACH CLOSED, DO NOT SWIM –
WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.berksiu.k12.pa.us/webquest/KolkaR/index.htm
A webquest for grades 9-11 on sharks. "Picture
yourself swimming in the ocean along side of your friend. You are
enjoying an eighty degree day when, BAM! Out of nowhere comes a huge
splash and pool of blood. You look to your left and your friend is GONE.
Nothing left but some pieces of flesh and a lot of red in the water.
This exact story has taken place in a small town called Kolkaville. Shelby
Sharkster was swimming next to her friend Johnny Minnow. With Shelby
still in shock and Johnny now deceased, they will not be of any help to you.
You happen to be on vacation in this thriving metropolis during this attack.
Fortunately for this town you are a shark expert. (Or so they think!)
Help this town figure out what happened to this recreational swimmer.
Identify the species of shark based upon evidence that has washed up on
shore."
Not exactly shark friendly but may be of interest. Well-done. Good
SPLISH! SPLASH!- WEBQUEST
http://www.lfelem.lfc.edu/tech/DuBose/webquest/Toni/OCEANIC.HTM
A webquest on ocean pollution/water pollution for elementary students.
"You find a neighbor who was equally surprised this morning about the town's
running water problem. In this case, your neighbor is a partner from this
class. You two decide to start your own organization. Your goal is to educate
others on why we need to protect the ocean and how we can do it. You also need
to choose one marine animal as a mascot for your organization. The first step
you must take is to incorporate these ideas into a brochure within the next
two days. You will research specific sites on the internet. The information
that you pull from the sites should be compiled into a four page brochure (the
four sides of a folded piece of paper). Remember, you are trying to help
people help the world!" Note: We found a couple of broken links on
this site. Good
TAKE A BITE OUT OF OCEAN INFO! – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.mcs.k12.in.us/les/ihnen/Oceans.htm
A webquest for grades 3-4 on the oceans. "Welcome to the world of marine
biology! You are a marine biologist. You have been hired by the World
Wildlife Fund (WWF) to advance the cause of endangered species. Your job
is to present an idea(s) for saving an endangered ocean animal to a
congressional panel. You must convince them of the importance of the
change(s) you are suggesting." Note: We found some broken links on
this site. Good
TAKE THE RIP OUT OF THE CURRENT – WEBQUEST
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/valencia/rip/
A webquest on currents for grades 4-5. "You are a writer who has been
hired by "Sea Star Publications " to finish a manuscript of a unknown author,
about rip currents and ocean safety, which the Publisher feels is of great
importance. The people at Sea Star Publications have hinted that if the
finished book is a big hit, there will be a big bonus coming to you."
Good
UNDER THE CANOPY OF KELP – WEBQUEST
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/valencia/kelp/
A webquest on marine life for 4th grade students. "While on
an outing at the beach, you and several of your friends are amazed by a 30
foot length of kelp spiraled along the sandy beach. You quickly realize that
the long, greenish brown, rubbery plant has several distinctive parts, the
holdfast, stipes, and blades. Suddenly, one of your friends calls everyone's
attention to a large mass of kelp floating several hundred yards from the
beach. There were several fishing boats, and a diving boat close to the mass
of kelp. He tells us that his father often dives under what he calls the kelp
canopy. Your group becomes so interested in kelp that they decide to do
research on the subject, and prepare a full report for an upcoming science
project." Note: We found several broken links on this site. Good
WHALE ALERT – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.berksiu.k12.pa.us/webquest/Whale%20Alert%20Webquest/index.htm
A webquest on whales for upper elementary students. "Being a movie
producer you want to create a movie about the history of whaling and the
campaigning to protect the whales, so people will understand the importance of
them. You will need to pay attention to the next couple of activities to
acquire the information to put into your movie." Note: We found
several broken links on this page. Good
WHALING LIFE – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.longwood.k12.ny.us/cew/wq/fosdick/
A webquest on the whaling industry in the 19th century. "You
and your crewmate will be creating a journal containing 3 entries
describing your life at sea as a whaler. The first entry will
describe your anticipation, excitement, and description of your living
quarters during your early days at sea. The second will
describe how you are feeling about your experience toward the middle of your
journey. The last entry will record a day at the
end of your journey. Your entries should create an accurate and
vivid mind picture of life on a whaling ship when you present them to the
class." Note: All of the links on this site are broken and would have
to be re-done. Good

Disclaimer: We are unable to check every
link within every website.
Prepared by the Cumberland County AVA Center
staff. Please call #856-451-0817 or email:
avactr@salemnj.org with questions or
suggestions for future web site lists. The site list is also posted on our
website
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March 2005
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