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All of the sites listed were active as of June 2011. 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.
WEBSITES LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES WEBQUESTS
ACADEMY OF ACHIEVEMENT- HALL OF EXPLORERS
• 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
ALL ABOUT OCEANS AND SEAS
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
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
BIOMES OF THE WORLD: MARINE BIOMES
NEW!
http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/MARINE.html
Information on fresh and salt water marine biomes. Includes video clips.
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
CENSUS OF MARINE LIFE
NEW!
http://www.coml.org/
"The first Census of Marine Life produced the most comprehensive inventory of
known marine life ever compiled and cataloged it as a basis for future
research—30 million records as of January 2011 and counting! This first baseline
picture of ocean life—past, present, and future—can be used to forecast,
measure, and understand changes in the global marine environment, as well as to
inform the management and conservation of marine resources. The Census
investigated life in the global ocean from microbes to whales, from top to
bottom, from pole to pole, bringing together the world’s preeminent marine
biologists, who shared ideas, data, and results. During their 10 years of
discovery, Census scientists discovered new species, habitats, and connections
and unlocked many of the ocean’s long-held secrets. They found and formally
described more than1, 200 new marine species, with another 5,000 or more in the
pipeline awaiting formal description. They discovered areas in the ocean where
animals congregate, from white shark cafés in the open ocean to an evening rush
hour in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge to a shoal of fish the size of Manhattan off the
coast of New Jersey, USA. They unearthed a rare biosphere in the microbial
world, where scarce species lie in wait to become dominant if change goes their
way, and found species believed to reside at both poles. While unlocking many
secrets, investigators also documented long-term and widespread declines in
marine life as well as resilience of the ocean in areas where recovery was
apparent." Sections: Results & Publications, Census Resources, Census
Projects, Media Resources, and Gallery. A huge amount of information. The
Gallery includes images, videos, maps and more. For grades 8 and up. Does not
contain Teacher materials. Excellent
COASTAL EXPLORATIONS
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 prevalent? 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. CLASSROOM – RUTGERS MARINE & COASTAL
SCIENCES
NEW INFO!
http://www.coolclassroom.org/home.html
"Welcome to the classroom under the Atlantic Ocean. The folks at Rutgers Marine
and Coastal Sciences have built a special website for you and your teachers so
that you can join the scientists in the COOLroom as they explore the waters off
New Jersey. Learn how to predict if it will be a good beach day or if the fish
are running. See for yourself what the ocean looks like from 500 miles above the
earth and 15 meters below the surface. We're glad you came. COOL classes are now
in session." Click on the Teachers Guide for activities, projects and
more. Outstanding Excellent
CORAL REEFS 42EXPLORE
Information and classroom activities on coral reefs. Excellent
DATA FROM OCEAN BUOYS
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
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
"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
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
NEW URL!http://omp.gso.uri.edu/ompweb/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
EUROPEAN ATLAS OF THE SEAS
NEW!http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs/atlas/index_en.htm
"The European Atlas of the Seas is for anyone interested in the maritime world and our common maritime heritage. It was developed to raise awareness of Europe's oceans and seas, in the context of the EU's integrated maritime policy. The atlas offers a remarkably diverse range of information about Europe's seas including: • sea depth and underwater features • tide amplitude and coastal erosion • maritime policies and initiatives • fishing quotas per species and per zone • European fishing fleet • coastal activities • maritime transport and ports statistics • outermost regions" Includes maps, themes, subthemes and much more. Also includes instructions. Excellent
FISH PRINTOUTS (MAKE YOUR OWN COLORING BOOK
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
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
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
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
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
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
LOPHELIA.ORG – COLD WATER CORALS
NEW!http://www.lophelia.org/
"Think of coral reefs and you imagine warm, shallow tropical seas, not the cold, dark waters of the deep ocean. Now the deep ocean's best-kept secrets are being revealed - ancient coral ecosystems hidden from view at great depths. Lophelia.org is an information resource on the cold-water coral ecosystems of the deep ocean." Information on cold water corals especially those in the deep oceans. Click on Fun Stuff for games and activities. Excellent
MAKING WAVES
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
MAR-ECO: PATTERNS AND PROCESSES OF THE ECOSYSTEMS OF THE NORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC
NEW!http://www.mar-eco.no/learning-zone/welcome_to_mareco_learning_zone
"Learn about deep sea life and the mid-Atlantic ridge from the backgrounders about exciting topics such as: the ridge itself, seamounts, plankton, deep sea fishes and other creatures – and the technology needed for such challenging investigations. Or be an online virtual cruise explorer. Pupils and teachers: Use MAR-ECO to explore and understand deep sea ecology, resources and conditions for life and its implications on society. Report your school project on this website, register your class in the international school network, contact classes with same field of interest." Sections: Backgrounders (background information on oceanography, different species, etc; School Projects; School Network; Netmeeting; Cartoon; Glossary (brief); Links; and 2009 A Deep Ocean Odyssey. Excellent
MARINEBIO.COM
NEW!http://marinebio.org/
"We invite you to explore the depths of MarineBio and find out about marine species, ocean conservation, research, and 100 Ways to Make a Difference Today." Sections include: A Sea Ethic, Global Warming, Sustainable Fisheries, Marine Biodiversity, Threatened & Endangered Species, Habitat Conservation, Alien Species, Ocean Pollution, Ocean Resources and much more. A huge resource. Excellent
MARINE BIOLOGY ONLINE SCIENCE COURSES
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
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
MICROBIAL LIFE IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTS
NEW!http://serc.carleton.edu/microbelife/marine/index.html
"Microbes account for more than 90% of ocean biomass and constitute a hidden majority of life that flourishes in the sea. What is even more surprising is that much of this microbial life remains unknown because we cannot culture it in a test tube and it is difficult to observe in nature." Sections: About Marine Microbes; Topics of Interest; Online Resources; and Resources for K-12 Teachers and Students. Excellent
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES
NEW!http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/welcome.html
Information on the national marine sanctuaries. Click on the Education section for Teachers and Students sections including lesson plans and activities. Sections: About Your Sanctuaries, Visiting Your Sanctuaries, Expeditions, Education, Science, Maritime Heritage, Management, Resource Protection, Photos & Videos, Library and more. Outstanding. Excellent
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES FUN PAGE
NEW!http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/fun/welcome.html
Fun activities for elementary students such as Meet Sanctuary Sam, Keep Oceans Cleans, games, activity books and more. Excellent
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES TEACHERS PAGE
NEW!http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/welcome.html
Lessons, activities and more for teachers to use in the classroom. Excellent
NOAA – NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC AND ATMOSPHERIC
ADMINISTRATION
A portal to all of the NOAA websites. Excellent
NOAA ESPECIALLY FOR STUDENTS
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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 EXPLORER – NOAA
"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 LINK FOR TEACHERS
NEW!http://oceanlink.info/teachers.html
Resources for teachers on marine biology topics including lesson plans, curriculum units, student project ideas, general marine biology information, journal writing exercises and much more. Excellent
OCEAN PLANET
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
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
A full page of links to oceanography-related sites and lesson plans. Excellent
OCEAN WORLD
"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
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
A page of links to websites, lesson plans, classroom activities and more. Excellent Also in Lesson Plans section
OCEANS ALIVE
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/ci/oceank/index.htm
Take an internet field trip to explore the oceans. Includes Getting Ready and
Teacher’s Resources. Excellent
ON THE WATER – ONLINE EXHIBITS
NEW!http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthewater/
A collection of online exhibits including stories, artifacts, audio files and much more. Themes: Life at Sea, Dangerous Waters and Songs and Stories. Each theme has several sections. You can also view the collection. Search by time period or by keyword. Excellent
PALAU: PARADISE OF THE PACIFIC
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. Excellent Also in the Lesson Plans section.
PREPARE TO DESCEND! – VOYAGE TO THE DEEP
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
An interactive book for children about a whale. Includes Curriculum Resources and Research sources. Excellent
SALMON: SPIRIT OF THE LAND & SEA
"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
A virtual field trip to salt marshes. Excellent
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOCUS – OCEANOGRAPHY & BLOW
THE BALLAST!
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
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 ANIMAL THEME PAGE
NEW!http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/wes/webquests_themes/animals/sea_oceans/sea_animals_corinne_line_2008/sea_theme.html
A page on sea animals for grades K-4. Includes: Facts, Games, Projects, links and much more. Excellent
SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURES
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
Scroll down the list for curriculum guides to print out on various aquatic topics such as Orcas, Penguins, Shark and more. Excellent
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
A virtual field trip to learn about sharks. Excellent
SHARKY JONES – ALL ABOUT SHARKS
NEW!http://www.sharky-jones.com/Sharkyjones/Slow/Who%20page/who-frameset.html
Join Sharky Jones as he introduces you to the world of sharks and the sea. Sections: About Sharks, Questions & Answers, Shark Photos, Shark Films, and More Options. Suitable for grades 3 and up. Excellent
TIDE POOLS – 42EXPLORE
Basic information on tide pools plus activities and webquests. Excellent 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
TREASURES OF THE LIBRARY COLLECTION
NEW!http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/library/index.html
A NOAA collection of resources. "Through these documents, much of the early evolution of scientific and geographic knowledge of our atmosphere, oceans, and the remote areas of our planet can be traced. Words, thoughts, and deeds of scientists, surveyors, mapmakers, and explorers have been immortalized through the printed book. Within some of these documents, images of their work, observations, and concepts survive as engraved plates, woodcut images, or, in approaching the Twentieth Century, as photographic plates. However, only a lucky few scholars of the history of science ever see these images; fewer still scientists ever have the opportunity to study and learn from such images of the work of their early predecessors; and virtually no members of the general public ever have the opportunity to see such images as exist in these early works. Now all, including scientists, teachers, students, and all who enjoy learning from the past will have the opportunity to see and learn from these treasures." Includes maps and illustrations. Good
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE MONSTERS OF THE DEEP
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
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
An exploration activity from the Franklin Institute. Excellent
UNDERSEA LANDSCAPES – EXPLORE THE WORLD BENEATH THE
SURFACE
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
"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
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
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
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
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 & DOLPHINS NEW!
http://42explore.com/whale.htm
Basic information on whales and dolphins along with activities, webquests and links. Excellent
WHALES ON THE NET
NEW URL!http://www.whales.org.au/
Information on whales, whaling, whale art, photos, and much more. Excellent
WILD DOLPHINS
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
An interactive mystery on the high seas in which student detectives use science-based clues to solve the mystery. Excellent
ALL ABOUT 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
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
AMERICA’S COASTLINE PHOTO ALBUM
NEW!http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/coastline/index.html
A NOAA photo collection of images of America’s coastlines. Very Good
ANIMAL DIVERSITY WEB
NEW!http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html
"Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan Animal Diversity Web Has •Thousands of species accounts about individual animal species. These may include text, pictures of living animals, photographs and movies of specimens, and/or recordings of sounds. Students write the text of these accounts and we cannot guarantee their accuracy. • Descriptions of levels of organization above the species level, especially phyla, classes, and in some cases, orders and families. Hundreds of hyperlinked pages and images illustrate the traits and general biology of these groups. Professional biologists prepare this part." Search each section for detailed information. The Teaching section has resources for teachers. For grades 7 and up. Very Good
AQUATIC ARCHIVE
A large number of links to information about oceanographic topics. Very Good
ARTIFICIAL REEFS OF THE FLORIDA KEYS
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 & MARINE CLIP ART
NEW URL!http://www.arthursclipart.org/index%20comp.htm
Both color and black and white clipart images. Click on the image at each section heading for a large number of clips. Scroll down the list for: Birds-Water, Sea Creatures, Sea Crustaceans, Sea Fish, Sea Mammals, Sea Sharks, Sea Shells, Transport-Water, and Turtles & Tortoises. Then click on Go to the Clipart. Note: It doesn’t automatically go back to the Index, you have to work your way back. These are worth the navigation. Some black and white are suitable for coloring pages. Very Good
THE CEPHALOPOD PAGE
NEW URL!http://www.thecephalopodpage.org/
Information on cephalopods (octopuses, squid, etc.), articles, photos, FAQs, Postcards, links and more. Very Good
CHESAPEAKE 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
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
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’
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
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. Note: If your school content filter blocks this site, use a non-school computer. Very Good
CREATURES AND PLACES
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
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
DINOFISH – COELACANTH: FISH OUT OF TIME
"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
DISCOVERY OF SOUND IN THE SEA
NEW!http://www.dosits.org/
"Oceanographers, submariners, whales, dolphins, seals, in short, all working or living in the ocean use sound to sense their surroundings, to communicate, and to navigate. This website will introduce you to the science and uses of Sound in the Sea." Sections: Science of Sound; Animals and Sound; People and Sound; Audio Gallery; Technology Gallery; Scientist Gallery; Resources; Glossary; FAQs; Facts and Myths; and Tutorials. The Audio Gallery has sound files of all kinds of species. The Technology Gallery shows the technology used to study the sounds and life in the oceans. Very Good
DOLPHINS – ORACLES OF THE SEA – A THINKQUEST SITE
A student-created site on dolphins. Sections: Evolution, Taxonomy & Species; Anatomy; Behavior; and The Relationship Between Humans and Dolphins. Very Good
FISH FAQs
A very long list of Fish FAQs. Very Good
HISTORY OF MARINE ANIMAL POPULATIONS
NEW!http://www.hull.ac.uk/hmap/hmapcoml.org/History%20of%20Marine%20Animal%20Populations.swf
A timeline of marine life. Includes a clickable map to see regions, images and more. Click on the whale for videos. You can also view current projects. Very Good
IN SEARCH OF GIANT SQUID
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
LAYERS OF THE OCEAN
NEW!http://www.peglegproduction.com/files/mult/discovery/FlashFiles/LessonLayers.swf
Fun for elementary students discovering the layers of the ocean. Basic information along with a summary, game, quiz and printable coloring pages. Very Good
LIFE ON THE ROCKY SHORE – A THINKQUEST SITE
"Life on the Rocky Shore is about ocean tidepools. We have many fun activities 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
LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER
NEW!http://www.marinelife.org/
A marine life center that focuses on sea turtle rescue. "The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is dedicated to ocean conservation efforts specifically through education and research efforts of LMC staff and volunteers. We can not do this alone - we need your help to speak on behalf of the endangered sea turtles and other marine life found in our coastal waters." Click on the Kids Corner for activities and printables. The MarineLife section includes a sea turtle cam, photos of current turtle patients, tracking of released turtles and more. Very Good
MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER – BRIGANTINE, NEW
JERSEY
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
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
A collection of excellent underwater photographs. Students are welcome to use the photos in preparing class reports. Very Good
THE MUSEUM OF UNDERWATER ARCHEOLOGY NEW!
http://www.uri.edu/mua/
”The online MUA helps underwater archaeologists and maritime historians present their research on shipwrecks and other sites to the public. Underwater archaeology is a subdiscipline of archaeology, anthropology and maritime history. The links below feature archaeological exhibits and articles” Includes a Children’s Introduction. Very Good
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FISH GALLERY
NEW!http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/
Information on fish from the National Geographic. Includes: Photos, Fish Features, Fish Videos and more. Very Good
NeMO – NEW MILLENNIUM OBSERVATORY
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
NOAA CENTRAL LIBRARY
NEW!http://www.lib.noaa.gov/researchtools/subjectguides/wind/windandsea.html
"This Internet Guide was built in response to the many reference questions that are posed to the library and is meant to make Internet searching more efficient for the NOAA community, the academic community, other government agencies concerned with oceanic and atmospheric issues, and the general public. Presently WINDandSEA has over 1,000 selected links to science and policy sites organized by topic and alphabetically within topic. All of these sites have been reviewed and annotated by NOAA Central Library and NOAA Regional Libraries staff." Very Good
NOAA SPECIALLY FOR TEACHERS
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.
NOAA’S ARK: A BOATLOAD OF FINS, FUR AND FEATHERS
NEW!http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/animals/index.html
A NOAA photo library of marine animals. Very Good
NORTHCOAST MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
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
A collection of clipart of fish, shells, arthropods and more. Very suitable for primary/elementary students. Very Good
OCEANS AND SEAS
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
A virtual field trip to the oceans. Very Good
PACIFIC TSUNAMI MUSEUM
NEW URL!http://www.tsunami.org/
Web site for the Pacific Tsunami Museum located in Hilo, Hawaii. Includes Photo Archives and excellent FAQs on tsunamis. Check out the Student Corner. Very Good
POLAR ENERGY -THE LITTLE ICEBREAKER THAT COULD
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
"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
SAILING FOR SCIENCE: THEN AND NOW
NEW!http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ships/index.html
A NOAA photo library of contemporary and historical ships. Very extensive. Very Good
SEA TURTLE ADVENTURE
A game for primary students in which they must help the baby sea turtle survive in the Gulf of Mexico. Very Good
SEA TURTLE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
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
SEA TURTLES
NEW!http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/education/turtles.htm
Printables on sea turtles for elementary students plus a game to play online. Very Good
SEAHORSES IN PERIL
Information on seahorses and the threats to them. An exhibit of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Very Good
SECRETS OF THE OCEAN REALM
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
Good shark clipart suitable for primary students on up. Very Good
SHARK FRIENDS
A lot of information about sharks and other sea creatures. Tried to dispel the misconceptions about sharks. Includes activities, games and links. Very Good
SHARKS: FLORIDA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
NEW!http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Sharks/sharks.htm
Good information for grades 6 and up about sharks. Includes shark fossils, research, attack statistics, image gallery, species specifics, games and more. Very Good
TEACH-NOLOGY OCEAN THEME PAGE
NEW!http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/science/oceans/
Resources such as links and lesson plans for teachers in teaching about the ocean. Very Good
TOOTHWALKERS – GIANTS OF THE ARCTIC ICE
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
Take a virtual tour on a whale watching boat and see whales, sea lions and porpoises. Very Good
VOYAGE TO INNER SPACE: EXPLORING THE SEA WITH NOAA
NEW!http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/nurp/index.html
A NOAA photo library of the oceans and oceanography. Very Good
WELCOME TO LIFE IN THE OCEAN
the thumbnail photos at the bottom of each page for additional pages. Very Good
THE WHALE CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND
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
A whale and dolphin connect-the-dots coloring book that primary students can make. Very Good
WHALE PRINTOUTS (TO COLOR)
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
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
"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
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION
"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 URL!http://www.marad.dot.gov/education_landing_page/adopt_a_ship/Adopt_A_Ship.htm
"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." Instructions on how to adopt a ship are included. Good
ANIMAL SOUNDS LIBRARY
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
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
THE BIOLUMINESCENCE WEB PAGE – A PHOTO GALLERY
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
BLACK SMOKERS EXPEDITION
NEW!http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/expeditions/blacksmokers/
"Welcome to the Black Smoker Expedition Web site! This site chronicles the adventures of the Museum's scientists, engineers, and
educators as they collected a black smoker sulfide chimney from the ocean floor. This expedition was extremely complex because these massive black smoker sulfide chimneys were under more than a mile of water, weighed many tons, and spewed incredibly hot (400°Celsius/ 750°Fahrenheit) mineral-laden water. Nobody has ever attempted to collect a black smoker sulfide chimney of this magnitude." Good
BRITISH COLUMBIA CREATURE PAGE
NEW!http://www3.telus.net/kerryw/creature/creature.htm
Marine life in the waters off British Columbia. Good
CALIFORNIA GRAY WHALE TUTORIAL
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
A page of links for those interested in a career in marine science. Good
CORAL KINGDOM
NEW!http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/reef/
A NOAA photo library of life on the coral reefs. Good
CORAL-REEF-INFO
NEW!http://www.coral-reef-info.com/
Information on coral reefs. Sections: Reef Formation, Global Distribution, Reef Types, Coral Reef Biome, Fishes, Other Animals, Plants and Food Web. Suitable for 5th grade and up. Good
CORAL REEFS IN NORWAY
NEW!http://www.imr.no/coral/
Information on cold water coral reefs. Good
CREATURE FEATURES
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
Photo slideshows and videos on whales, turtles and seals. Good
THE CRUSTACEA
NEW!http://www.earthlife.net/inverts/crustacea.html
Information on crabs, shrimp, lobsters and more. Good
CYBEREEF – PHOTO GALLERY
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
A DAY ON A WHALE WATCH – ONLINE BOOK
NEW!http://whale.wheelock.edu/books/ksmyth/index.html
An online book for elementary students about a day on a whale watch trip. Good
DEEPEST PLACE IN THE OCEAN – EXTREME SCIENCE
Information from Extreme Science on the Challenger Deep, the deepest place in the ocean. Good
DIVING SINAI
Underwater life in the Red Sea. Click on Life of the Red Sea for the Marine Life Gallery with excellent photos. Good
ENATURE FIELD GUIDES
NEW!http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/index.asp
Online field guides to marine life. Relevant sections: Mammals (marine mammals); Reptiles; Amphibians; Fishes; Seashells; Sea Creatures; and Poisonous and Endangered. Good
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SEA ICE….
Just what it says. Information on sea ice with good photos. Good
THE EXPLORAQUARIUM
NEW URL!http://www.ocean.washington.edu/exploraquarium/
Explore the ocean off the coast of Washington. Click the photo to the left for deep thermal vents. Good
EXPLORE THE ABYSS
NEW!http://www.exploretheabyss.com/
Life in the deep ocean. Sections: Deep Sea Photography, Deep Ocean Photography (not the same), and Bathyscaphe Trieste, Note: the Film and Animation section does not have viewable video clips. Good
EXPLORING NATURE – OCEANS OF THE WORLD
NEW!http://www.exploringnature.org/db/detail.php?dbID=28&detID=1709
Information, links and activities about the oceans. Good
EXPLORING THE DEEP OCEAN FLOOR
This site discusses the environment on the deep ocean floor including hot springs and bizarre sea life. Good
FIONA’S SHARK MANIA
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
A large number of free coloring pages for primary students. Good
FISH WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
A word search puzzle on fish to print out for students. Good
FISHEYE VIEW CAM
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
Information on the resources and the conservation efforts of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Good
FLORIDA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY IMAGE GALLERY
NEW!http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/gallery/Gallery.htm
"Search our online Aquatic Image Gallery Database by image type, photographer, common name, or scientific name." Good
FRESHWATER AND MARINE IMAGE BANK
NEW!http://content.lib.washington.edu/fishweb/index.html
"The Freshwater and Marine Image Bank is an ongoing digital collection of images related to freshwater and marine topics, in all their diversity. It includes images of fish, shellfish, and marine mammals, pictures of fish hatcheries and dams and vessels, materials related to polar exploration, regional and traditional fisheries, and limnological (freshwater) subjects. Its scope is global." Good
GEOSCIENCES RESOURCES
NEW!http://www.covis.northwestern.edu/geosciences/resources/ocean.html
Links for teachers to sites about geoscience topics. Good
THE GREAT CHINESE MARINER ZHENG HE (CHENG HO)
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
HARMFUL ALGAE
NEW!http://www.whoi.edu/redtide/
"The primary objective of this site is to serve as a comprehensive resource for information about harmful algal blooms." Sections include: Species, Impacts, Regions, Research, FAQs, Photos and Links. Good
HISTORICAL FISHERIES COLLECTION
NEW!http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/nmfs/index.html
A NOAA photo library of fishing history. Good
HISTORY OF THE BARQUE PICTON CASTLE
NEW!http://www.picton-castle.com/ship-and-crew/the-picton-castle.html
The history of a sailing ship. Includes an interactive ship plan. Good
THE HORSESHOE CRAB
NEW!http://www.horseshoecrab.org/index.html
"For many, the horseshoe crab is a childhood acquaintance, first introduced by a fierce-looking shell on a sandy beach. For ecologists, the horseshoe is an important creature — a vastly adaptable generalist that predates most species on the planet, with a lifecyle that is interlocked with other animals. For the scientist, the limuli are an intriguing puzzle, offering insights into evolution, bacteria, vision and species- interdependence. We invite you to explore the website and discover this remarkable creature..." Sections: Discover, Locate, and Celebrate. Good
HORSESHOE CRABS: A LIVING FOSSIL
Information on horseshoe crabs. Sections: Life History, Anatomy, The Fishery, Conservation, Medical Uses, Raising Crabs and How to Help. Good
HYDROTHERMAL VENTING
NEW!http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents/chemocean.html
Information for senior high students on hydrothermal vents. Good
ICHTHYOLOGY JUST FOR KIDS
NEW!http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Kids/kids.htm
Links for students on fish, sharks and more. Good
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE OCEAN – KID AND TEACHER RESOURCES
NEW!http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov/kids.htm
Activity books, links, photos and more for teachers and students. Good
INTO THE DEEP – GAME
NEW!http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0309/games/game.cgi
An online game identifying creature of the deep ocean. Good
INTRODUCTION TO CNIDARIA (JELLYFISH, CORALS AND OTHER STINGERS)
NEW!http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/cnidaria/cnidaria.html
Information for grades 6 and up on cnidaria. Good
INTRODUCTION TO THE CRUSTACEAMORPHA: SEAFOOD AND OTHER SPECIAL CRUSTIES
NEW!http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/arthropoda/crustacea/crustaceamorpha.html
Information on crustaceans for grades 6 and up. Good
THE JELLIESZONE
NEW!http://jellieszone.com/
Information on jellyfish including photos. Good
KELP FOREST PHOTOS
NEW!http://www.oceanlight.com/html/kelp.html
Photos of kelp forests. Good
KELP FORESTS
NEW!http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/kelpforest.html
Photos and basic information on kelp forests. Good
KIDS AGAINST MARINE LITTER
NEW!http://marine-litter.gpa.unep.org/kids/kids.htm
"Several agencies and organizations working with the issue of marine litter (marine debris) offer educational material and special activities for children. The overall purpose of these efforts is to make children familiar with the marine environment, make them care about it and understand the consequences of abusing it. The educational programmes are about waste management in general and/or about marine litter in particular. A few examples of programmes and activities targeting children/students (and their teachers) are given here." Good
LATITUDE: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF 15TH
CENTURY NAVIGATION
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
LOST CITY: HYDROTHERMAL VENTS
NEW!http://www.lostcity.washington.edu/
Information and photos of the Lost City hydrothermal vent system 20 km west of the Mid-Atlantic ridge. Sections: Geology, Vents, Chemistry, Biology, Expeditions, People and Resources. For grades 7 and up. Good
MANATEE WORLD
NEW!http://www.manatee-world.com/
Facts about manatees. Scroll past the ads for good information on manatees. Good
THE MARIANA TRENCH
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
MONSTERS OF THE DEEP
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
NOAA AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
NEW!http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/corps/index.html
"Scientists, sailors, pilots, divers, and other members of the NOAA family and its predecessor agencies have worked on every continent and in every climate that exists on Earth. This album records but a small fraction of that experience but will take you from Arctic regions to the South Pole, island-hopping from tropics to polar regions, and from the stratosphere to the bottom of the sea." A photo library. Good
THE OCEAN BIOME
NEW!http://chalk.richmond.edu/education/projects/webunits/biomes/oceans.html
Links for elementary students on the ocean biome. Good
OCEAN LINK – INTERACTIVE INFORMATION PAGE FOR THE MARINE SCIENCES
NEW URL!http://www.oceanlink.info/
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 WANDERERS: RIDE THE WAVE!
NEW!http://www.oceanwanderers.com/index.html
Information for grades 6 and up about sea birds. Includes annotated lists of sea birds, bird identification, photos and more. Good
OCEANA
NEW!http://na.oceana.org/
A site for an ocean conservation organization. Sections for schools include: Blog, Living Blue, and Explore. Good
OCEANOGRAPHY FROM THE SPACE SHUTTLE
"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
Fun oceanography links for primary students. Good
OCEANOGRAPHY THEME PAGE
A page of annotated links to sites about oceanography. Good
OCEANS THEME PAGE
NEW!http://www.teacherplanet.com/resource/oceans.php
Lesson plans and resources for teachers on the oceans. Good
OCEANS WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
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
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
PLANKTON
NEW!http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/plankton.html
Information and photos of plankton for grades 7 and up. Good
PROJECT OCEANOGRAPHY
NEW!http://www.marine.usf.edu/pjocean/
"Project Oceanography is a live television program designed for middle school science students. Each week during the school year, you can learn about a variety of ocean science topics right in your classroom.
Programs are taught by real scientists and feature a call-in question and answer session at the end of each lesson. Tune in direct from the satellite, or contact us about local cable channel access and videotapes. OR - watch past programs right from the web." Although you can no longer connect directly, you can view the program videos. Good
REEF-VID
NEW!http://www.reefvid.org/
A database of over 500 free video clips on coral reefs and their marine life for use in presentations, PowerPoints, etc. Instructions for use are included. Good
SANCTUARIES
NEW!http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/sanctuary/index.html
A NOAA photo library of images from American marine sanctuaries. Good
SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB – MANATEE INFORMATION
NEW!http://www.savethemanatee.org/info.htm
Good information on manatees. Good
SEA CRITTERS THAT CAN REALLY HURT YOU!
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
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
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
THE SEA SHORE
NEW!http://www.theseashore.org.uk/index.html
"A site to help interpret and understand the seashore and its organisms. Our aim is to help you with problems and queries you may have about seashore ecology. We think our main audience will be sixth form (grades 3-4) biologists and geographers but anyone is welcome to use the site." Sections: Rocky Shores, Rocky Shore Creatures, Salt Marshes, Sand Dunes, and Stats for Twits. Good
SEA TURTLES AND THREATS TO THEIR SURVIVAL
Information on sea turtles and the threats they face. Includes species, habits, nesting, a quiz, a video clip and more. Good
SEAMOUNTS ONLINE
NEW!http://seamounts.sdsc.edu/
"Since 2001, SeamountsOnline has been gathering data on species that have been observed or collected from seamounts and providing these data through a freely-available online portal. It is designed to facilitate research into seamount ecology, and to act as a resource for managers. It is also the database component of the Global Census of Marine Life on Seamounts." For senior high students. 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
NEW URL!http://oceana.org/?id=2075
Shark myths and the facts. Good
SHARK PUZZLES AND COLORING PAGES
Shark cryptogram, coloring pages, shark decode, shark maze, shark word scramble and more. Good
SHARK SCHOOL
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
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
A student-created site on sharks. Sections include: Facts, Species, Structure, Instinct, Interview, Interesting Facts, Quiz, Poll, Shark Pictures, Shark Movies and more. Good
SHIPWRECKS
NEW!
http://shipwreck.net/shipwrecks.php
“Odyssey Marine Exploration has accomplished some of the most successful
deep-ocean expeditions in the world, resulting in the discovery of hundreds of
shipwrecks. Further, numerous shipwreck projects are in various stages of
development.
Supported by the most advanced deep-ocean technology, our world-class team of
researchers, technicians and archaeologists work around the clock while
traveling the globe in a relentless quest for shipwrecks, the fascinating
stories they tell, and the amazing cargoes and treasures the vessels once
carried.
While we generally do not disclose information about specific shipwrecks during
the search process, once a site is protected or the excavation is completed, we
share our discoveries with the world. The artifacts and treasure, photos, video,
and archaeological information are made accessible to the public through our
website, books, numerous professional papers and
presentations, newspaper and magazine stories, television programs and
traveling exhibits”
Includes photos and details of several shipwrecks. Good
SHIPWRECKS OF NJ (NORTH) CHART
NEW!
http://www.aquaexplorers.com/njnorthwreckchart.htm
A chart of shipwrecks off New Jersey’s northern coast. Click on the name for details. 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
Information on the manned and unmanned submersibles used for ocean exploration. Good
TIDES AND WAVES LINKS
NEW!http://www.edusite.com/sci/tides.htm
A page of links on tides and waves. Good
TROPICAL ATMOSPHERE OCEAN PROJECT (TAO)
NEW!http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/tao/
"The TAO/TRITON Array, designed for the study of year-to-year climate variations related to El Nino and the Southern Oscillation (ENSO), consists of approximately 70 moored ocean buoys in the tropical Pacific Ocean. The array is supported by a multi-national partnership of institutions, and is a major component of global ocean and global climate observing systems." For senior high students. Good
UNDERWATER
ARCHEOLOGY
NEW!
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/archeosm/en/
Information for grades 6 and up on underwater archeology. Scroll down.
Sections: The Discoverers, Exploration of the Sites (incl. English Channel,
Atlantic and Mediterranean), The Consquer Cave, Techniques, and Research Terms.
Good
UNDERWATER TIMES
NEW!http://www.underwatertimes.com/
An online newspaper about news about freshwater and marine issues. Good
VIRTUAL WORLD: GREAT BARRIER REEF
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
WHALES
Printables on whales for elementary students. Good
THE WHALESONG PROJECT
NEW URL!http://www.whalesong.net/
Audio clips of whale "songs". Good
WHAT IS UNDERWATER ARCHEOLOGY?
Information on underwater archeology and what we can find. Good
WISCONSIN’S GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECKS
NEW!
http://www.wisconsinshipwrecks.org/
Explore 17 shipwrecks with underwater video, historical resources and more.
Sections: Explore Shipwrecks, Explorer’s Tools, Diver’s Area, and Ask the
Experts. Good
WONDERS OF THE SEAS
NEW INFO!http://www.oceanicresearch.org/lesson.html
Sponges, Cnidarians, Mollusks, Echinoderms, Arthropods, Sperm Whales, Chessie the Manatee and Sharks. Good info and pictures. Good
THE AMAZING OCTOPUS - LESSON PLAN
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
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
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
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
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
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
CAN RESEARCH SAVE LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLES? – LESSON
PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/g68/cleatherback.html
A lesson plan on leatherback sea turtles for grades 6-8. "Students will
learn about leatherbacks and the threats they are facing, and they'll read about
how volunteers are helping to study the turtles. The students will look at some
data that volunteers have collected and explain what the research shows and how
it's important for leatherback conservation. The students will also consider how
Crittercam can add to these studies, and they'll conclude by designing "slide
shows" that illustrate information about leatherbacks and leatherback
conservation." Excellent
CAN YOU HEAR A WHALE? – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/g68.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on whale vocalizations. "Students will listen
to the vocalizations of several whale species and the special sounds of distinct
blue whale populations. They'll consider why different whale species make
different sounds, and they'll learn about the ways scientists are able to record
these sounds. They will conclude by writing paragraphs as if they were
scientists studying blue whale calls and describing their research process."
Excellent
CATCH A WAVE – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!http://ciese.org/curriculum/tideproj/index.shtml
"Catch A Wave is an educational project for students, grades 6 - 12, that uses online real time data to guide student discovery of the causes and effects of ocean waves and tides.
The Earth's oceans are in constant motion and through this project, students will discover the causes and effects of the movement of the water on the shoreline and humans. Students will use real time and archived data from the internet and monitor water height all over the country. Students are challenged to think critically and creatively about the effects of ocean waves and tides." Excellent
CHANGING WITH THE TIDE – LESSON PLAN
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
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
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
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/g912/seascoastaldev.html
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on coastal development and its impact. "In
this lesson, students will examine two maps that illustrate the tendency for
people in the United States to settle near the coasts. They will research some
environmental impacts on coastal ecosystems and conclude by writing reports on
steps that are being taken to mitigate these impacts in specific parts of the
country." Excellent
A COASTAL DILEMMA – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/01/16/a-coastal-dilemma/
A lesson plan on the effects of global warming on coastal regions. "In
this lesson, students consider the effects of global warming and create scale
models of regions along the Atlantic coastline to illustrate the results of the
rising water level on human communities." Excellent
COASTS – LESSON PLAN
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
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
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." Excellent
THE CRUSTY FOSSILS (CRABS) – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1985/7/85.07.03.x.html
A curriculum unit for 6th grade on crabs and crustacean. "This
unit deals with the results of a chain of events which is believed to have
started 4-1/2 billion years ago. We are going to take a look at a species of
animals which is found in the Arthropoda Kingdom—"The Crab". You will find that
these little creatures are quite fascinating in their developmental and behavior
patterns." Excellent
CSI: CRETACEOUS SEAS INVESTIGATION – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g68/smcsi.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on marine life in the Cretaceous period.
"Every fossil has a story to tell. In this lesson, students learn how
paleontologists study fossils from prehistoric times to gain insights into
animals and their interactions. In Activity 1, students participate in a class
activity to learn how fossils provide important clues to past life. In Activity
2, students examine a site map based on an actual discovery to gain a rare
glimpse into the final moments of two extinct sea creatures. In the Closing
Activity, students examine a fossil discovery in order to make their own site
map." Excellent
DEAD ZONES: WHY ARE THE WATERS DYING? – LESSON PLAN
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
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
DEEP SEA TECHNOLOGY – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g35/deepsea.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on deep sea technology. "Current theory says
that during the Ice Age, the Black Sea was an isolated freshwater lake
surrounded by farmland that was eventually flooded. Several special vehicles
were used in the recent Black Sea research. Students will learn how these
vehicles operate and will describe their purpose in this particular study by
writing newspaper articles pretending they have just returned from the Black Sea
expedition." Excellent
THE DISAPPEARING FISH: INVESTIGATING THE CAUSES AND
EFFECTS OF THE VANISHING WILD SALMON – LESSON PLAN
NEW URL!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/1999/09/14/the-disappearing-fish/
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
DIVING IN TO SAVE THE MONK SEAL – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/g68/ccmonkseal.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on monk seals. "Students will use the
Internet to learn about monk seal research and the ecosystem reserve that's been
established in part to protect the seals. They'll consider the particular
challenges scientists face in studying monk seals on projects such as Crittercam
and they will write questions they would ask if they were conducting monk seal
research. The students will conclude by writing plans they would use on a trip
to study the Hawaiian monk seal." Excellent
DOES THE HAMMER HELP? (HAMMERHEAD SHARK) – LESSON
PLAN
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
NEW URL!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/1999/07/06/dolphin-demeanor/
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
THE DRILL ON THE SPILL: LEARNING ABOUT THE GULF OIL
LEAK IN THE LAB – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/05/the-drill-on-the-spill-learning-about-the-gulf-oil-leak-in-the-lab/
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.
"In this lesson, students consider the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the
Gulf of Mexico and related cleanup efforts. They then design and execute
experiments to learn more about the effects of oil spills, and apply their
findings to the coastal communities in the gulf region. Finally, they explore
the economic and political impacts of the oil spill as well as the technological
progress toward stopping the leak." Excellent
DUGONGS, ELEPHANTS AND EVOLUTION – LESSON PLAN
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
DUGONGS AND ELEPHANTS: COUSINS? – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/ccdugong.html
A lesson plan on dugongs for grades 3-5. "In this lesson, students will
focus on the relationship between dugongs and elephants. They will look at
pictures of these animals and describe the similarities and differences in their
appearances. They'll read about and discuss the dugong's special adaptations to
ocean life and they'll draw evolutionary trees showing dugongs and elephants.
They will finish by adding text to their trees describing dugong adaptations."
Excellent
EARTH’S WATERS – LESSON PLAN
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
EXPLORING MARITIME HISTORY: "MONITOR" AND "HUNLEY"
– LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g68/noaashipwrecks2.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on our maritime heritage. "This lesson will
focus on our maritime heritage by having students explore the shipwrecks of the
Monitor and Thunder Bay national marine sanctuaries. Students will explore the
history of the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary through video footage and an
interview. They will consider the importance of preserving this wreck for future
generations. They will then research maritime history of Thunder Bay National
Marine Sanctuary, focusing on the cultural and historical importance of
shipwrecks in the bay. Lastly, students will choose one of the eight Thunder Bay
shipwrecks that could be considered for national landmark status and develop a
persuasive argument for why their chosen wreck should be granted this status."
Excellent
FINDING MONSTER WAVES – LESSON PLAN
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
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
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
FISH – THEME UNIT
NEW!
http://www.edhelper.com/fish.htm
A theme page of links to: Quizzes, Puzzles, Reading Comprehensions, Coloring
Pages, Art Projects, Online Books, Printables and more. Outstanding. Excellent
FISHING FOR SOLUTIONS: PROPOSALS TO SOLVING THE GLOBAL OVERFISHING PROBLEM….- LESSON PLAN
NEW URL!http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/1999/03/10/fishing-for-solutions/
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
FLOATING FLOTSAM: STUDYING THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS
OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN GARBAGE PATCH – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/floating-flotsam-studying-the-causes-and-effects-of-the-pacific-garbage-patch/
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on marine debris. "Why do scientists seek
evidence to support cause-and-effect relationships that seem obvious to the
casual observer? What is the value of studying environmental problems in depth
before acting to address them? How do public awareness and economic factors
affect what actions are taken with regard to waste and pollution? In this
lesson, students reflect on the Pacific garbage patch and recent scientific
voyages to study the effects of plastic and other debris on water quality and
oceanic life." Excellent
FROZEN SEAS – BLUE PLANET – LESSON PLAN
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."
Excellent
GULF STREAM VOYAGE – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/gulfstream/index.shtml
"The Gulf Stream Voyage is an online multidisciplinary project which utilizes both real time data and primary source materials to help guide students to discover the science and history of the Gulf Stream. Students will investigate this great ocean current, how it affects the Atlantic Ocean and some of mankind's experiences dealing with it. This voyage includes activities for marine science, earth science, chemistry, physics, biology, math, history and language arts. All may be easily used in today's technology enhanced classroom.
This project has been developed to be used as a complete tutorial on the Gulf Stream. However, the activities are presented in a manner so that each may be used individually to supplement traditional classroom lessons. All of the lessons in the curriculum are student centered, but should be facilitated by an instructor." Click on Teacher Guide for detailed information. For grades 6-12. Excellent
HARVESTING THE OCEAN FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE – LESSON
PLAN
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
HOW A BLUE CRAB CHANGES AS IT GROWS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.php?BenchmarkID=5&DocID=83
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on blue crabs. "In this lesson students will
be exploring the BlueCrab Archives website. It includes pictures of a blue crab
as it goes through the stages of molting. Students often become confused with
the term molting since it is used in different ways in the animal world.
However, it is important to have them understand that animals go through changes
as they grow. Some animals simply become bigger while others have to change a
part of their body in order to grow. The blue crab is an example of this."
Excellent
HOW DO HUMPBACK WHALES FEED? – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/g35.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on humpback whales. "Each whale has its own
role in the process: one blows bubbles around the herring school to keep the
fish from escaping, others vocalize to scare or confuse the fish and help bring
them to the surface, and others herd the fish together and upwards. Once the
fish are at the surface, all the whales lunge upwards with their huge mouths
wide open and try to gulp as many herring as they can. Students will learn about
this process and conduct their own simulation of bubblenet feeding to see how it
might look underwater. They will discuss why humpbacks might feed in this
manner, and they'll draw pictures showing what bubblenet feeding might look like
from the Crittercam’s viewpoint." Excellent
HOW DO LEOPARD SEALS HUNT? – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/seasseal.htmlA
lesson plan on leopard seals for grades 3-5. "Students will brainstorm the
hunting behaviors of animals in
general and leopard seals in particular and read some basic information
about leopard seals. They will imagine that they are scientists who want to
study leopard seal hunting, and they will draw diagrams showing the places they
would look for the seals. They will conclude by writing paragraphs explaining
where they would look for the seals and what behaviors they would look for."
Excellent
IN THE COMPANY OF WHALES – LESSON PLAN
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 URL!
http://www.sjrwmd.com/itsyourlagoon/irlcoloringbook.html
A huge coloring book to print out. Some of the pages: Blue Crabs, Cormorants,
Whelks, Loggerheads, Seahorses, Jellyfish and many more. Click on the big red
button at the very bottom of the page. Excellent
INTO THE OCEAN – LESSON PLAN
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
INVERTEBRATES – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/invertebrates.cfm
A lesson plan on invertebrates including sponges, jellyfish, starfish and more
for grades 6-8. Excellent
INVERTEBRATES – THEME UNIT
NEW!
http://www.edhelper.com/Invertebrates.htm
A theme page of links to: Quizzes, Puzzles, Reading Comprehensions, Coloring
Pages, Art Projects, Online Books, Printables and more. Outstanding. Excellent
IS THE ENVIRONMENT IN DEEP WATER? EXPLORING NATURAL
AND HUMAN THREATS ON FRESH WATER AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS – LESSON PLAN
NEW URL!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/1999/11/30/is-the-environment-in-deep-water/
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 NEW URL!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2002/04/23/it-comes-in-waves/
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
IT’S TOUGH TO BE A LEATHERBACK TURTLE – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/g35/ccleatherback.htmlA lesson plan for grades 3-5 on leatherback
turtles. "In this lesson, students will learn about leatherback turtles
and the threats they are facing, and they'll see pictures of volunteers studying
the turtles and their eggs on the beach. The students will consider how Crittercam can add to these studies, and they'll conclude by creating signs that
might be posted on the beach to inform visitors of leatherback research and
conservation and appropriate ways to behave on beaches where leatherbacks nest."
Excellent
KEEP OFF THE REEF! – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2006/04/04/keep-off-the-reef/
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on coral reefs.
"In this lesson, students conduct research to prepare proposals for an
aquarium exhibit that highlights the significance of coral reefs. Students will
focus their study on global warming and its impact on coral reefs around the
world." 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
LIFE AT SEA: CAREERS IN MARINE SCIENCE – LESSON
PLAN
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
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
THE MARIANA TRENCH: STEWARDSHIP OF THE DEEP SEAS? –
LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g68/seatoshiningsea3.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on the Mariana Trench.
"The Mariana Trench is the deepest location on the entire Earth. If you
set Mt. Everest down in the Mariana Trench, there would still be over 7,000 feet
of water above it. What's down there? How are we able to explore such deep seas?
How might the resources of the deep sea benefit people on land? In this two-part
lesson, students explore the From Sea to Shining Sea map (PDF, Adobe Reader
required) to learn about the Mariana Trench's location, who has jurisdiction
over it, what lives down there and how we can reach it, and why its resources
are of value. Then students will learn about the increasing accessibility and
vulnerability of deep-sea resources as they consider how the Mariana Trench's
natural assets could affect communities worldwide. Although the Trench is a
remote and harsh environment, students will come to understand the global value
of researching and exploring its varied resources." Excellent
MARINE LIFE LESSON PLANS
NEW!
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/education/lessons.htm
Lesson plans from NOAA’s Office of Protected
Resources on marine life. Excellent
MARINE PROTECTED AREAS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/16/g68/noaampa.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on marine protection.
"In this lesson, students will define "Marine Protected Areas" and
discuss their
importance, location, function, as well as describe several types of Marine
Protected Areas. Students will explore the controversy surrounding the
establishment of Marine Protected Areas and will consider the needs of the
various stakeholders and how establishing a Marine Protected Area might affect
each of those stakeholders. Students will then identify ways in which Marine
Protected Areas are monitored. Finally, students will weigh the costs and
benefits of establishing a Marine Protected Area by considering the effect of
creating a local protected area." Excellent
MYSTERIES OF THE MONK SEAL – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/g35/ccmonkseal.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on monk seals.
"This lesson asks students to think about why species become extinct and why
monk seals are on the verge of extinction. They will write questions to help
figure out why the monk seal is endangered, and discuss how
Crittercam
might help answer these questions. They'll conclude by writing and performing
skits pretending they are Crittercam scientists studying monk seals."
Excellent
NJ MARINE SCIENCES CONSORTIUM LESSON PLANS
NEW URL!
http://www.njmsc.org/education/lesson_plans/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
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
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 EXPLORER – NOAA - LESSON PLANS
NEW URL!
http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/edu/materials.html
Over 160 lesson 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
THE OCEAN: OUR GLOBAL CONNECTOR – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g68/seatoshiningsea1.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on the oceans.
"With over 70% of our planet covered with water, some historians have pondered
why it was named "Earth" when in fact the name "Ocean" seems more fitting! Over
the years, there have been various descriptors given to our watery surface: the
"Seven Seas," conventional ocean divisions, and most recently, the Five Basins.
In this lesson, through an exploration of the From Sea to Shining Sea map (PDF,
Adobe Reader required), students will learn about these ocean descriptors, as
well as come to understand that, although we have labels that separate names of
different regions, the Earth ultimately has just one big ocean. They will
explore how the currents of this one big ocean carry people, animals, and even
debris around the globe. Students will study water movement and how tracking
marine debris can be a way to learn more about currents and their impact on
human activity." 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 POWER – ACTIVITIES
NEW!
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/pdfs/ocean_power.pdf
Four activities for grades 5-8 on using the ocean
as a power source. 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
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
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 – THEME UNIT
NEW!
http://edhelper.com/oceans.htm
A theme page of links to: Quizzes, Puzzles, Reading
Comprehensions, Coloring Pages, Scripts, Art Projects, Online Books, Printables
and more. Outstanding. Excellent
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 EXHIBIT: WORLD UNDER WATER – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g68/smonexhibit.html
A lesson plan on marine life in the Cretaceous
period. "Students create a museum-style exhibit showcasing their
understanding of the time, geography, and marine life of the Cretaceous period.
In Activity 1, students plot the coordinates of the landforms and waterways of
the Cretaceous period on a present-day map of the United States. In Activity 2,
students research and produce a graphic organizer on a prehistoric marine
reptile. In the Closing Activity, students incorporate their work into a
museum-style exhibit." Excellent
ON THE ATTACK: EXPLORING HOW GOVERNMENT
RESTRICTIONS, OVERFISHING, AND ECOSYSTEM CHANGES AFFECTED SHARK BEHAVIOR IN
SUMMER 2001 – LESSON PLAN
NEW URL!
ttp://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2001/09/11/on-the-attack/
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
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." Excellent
THE OYSTER – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1985/7/85.07.02.x.html#b
A curriculum unit on oysters for grades 7-8.
"This unit deals with an invertebrate, the oyster. The physiology of the oyster
and the environment in which it lives will be outlined. Because oysters are
cultivated in New Haven, this topic offers different science and math
opportunities of local interest. This unit on the oyster is intended for use
with seventh- and eighth-grade students. However, the material may be
appropriate for elementary and high school. It is the instructor who can best
judge its usability. The first and most elementary objective of this unit is to
introduce the students to the oyster by telling them what an oyster is, its
development and its feeding. Sea animals touch the lives of everyone in our
societies either directly through family experiences or indirectly through
friends and the discipline of science." Excellent
PALAU: PARADISE OF THE PACIFIC – LESSON PLANS
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. 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
NEW URL!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/1998/09/22/rescue-at-sea/
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
SABLE ISLAND’S SEALS, SHARKS AND SAND LANCES –
LESSON PLAN
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
SAVED BY A SHARK – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g68/noaashark.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 about sharks and coral
reef systems. "This lesson will depict the effect that sharks have in the
Caribbean coral reef system and will show students how over-fishing of sharks
has a ripple effect on the marine ecosystem. Students will learn about the
balance in the reef ecosystem among sharks and other carnivorous fish, their
prey, and algae. Students will see that predatory behavior is not inherently
negative and that predators are an important part of a balanced ecosystem."
Excellent
SAVING OUR OCEANS – LESSON PLAN
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
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
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
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 URL!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2003/07/29/a-sea-nic-perspective/
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 NEW URL!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2001/01/02/sea-no-evil/
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
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."
Excellent
SHARKS – LESSON PLAN
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
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
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
SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT: LIGHT IN THE OCEAN –
CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U137
A curriculum unit on how light passes through water
for grades 9-12. "This activity explores the development of a mathematical
model for the decay of light passing through water. The goal of this
investigation is a rich exploration of exponential models in context. Throughout
the activity, movie clips are available to see this activity in action in the
classroom." Includes four lessons. Excellent
SHELLS & MOLLUSKS – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1985/7/85.07.01.x.html
A curriculum unit on mollusks for 6th
grades students. "Mollusks are an important group of invertebrates in the
animal kingdom. They are classified in the phylum Mollusca, and are divided into
6 classes and subdivided based on differences in anatomical features such as the
foot, mouth, and breathing organs. The classes are gastropoda, pelecypoda
(bivalves), amphineura (chitons), cephalopoda, scaphopoda (tusk shells), and
monoplacophora. The major concentration in this unit will be on the classes
gastropoda and pelecypoda because of the occurrence in the New Haven region.To increase students’ awareness of the shells and
the living organisms that once inhabited them I have provided information on
growth, feeding, locomotion, and reproduction. Body parts will be studied
through diagrams and explanations of the physiology of these animals. To aid in
this study I have included a separate glossary* for uncommon terms such as
radula, byssus, and carnivorous." Excellent
SHIPWRECKS OF THE CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL MARINE
SANCTUARY – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g68/noaashipwrecks1.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on shipwrecks in the
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. "This lesson will focus on
shipwrecks in general and specifically the importance of their preservation.
After sharing what they know about shipwrecks, students will explore information
and images from the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS), home to
many shipwrecks. They will discover the value of wrecks in preserving both
historical and biological treasures. Students will then explore the preservation
of various actual wrecks and consider the importance of such preservation
efforts." Excellent
SOMETHING FISHY? – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2005/06/21/something-fishy/
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on jellyfish.
"In this lesson, students listen to a description of a jellyfish’s morphology.
They learn about characteristics of cnidarians and create dioramas about
different species to make a classroom aquarium. They then reflect on the
changing nature of science." Excellent
SOLVING THE SEA TURTLE MYSTERY – LESSON PLAN
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
THE STOWAWAY ADVENTURES – ADVENTURES ON THE HIGH
SEAS – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/shipproj/
A curriculum unit for grades 5-12 on life at sea.
"This project taps into some of the exciting applications of the Internet
in education by having students access real time ocean data. The students will
track an actual ship at sea, determine its destination, and predict when it will
arrive at its port of call. In addition, they will have the opportunity
to monitor the weather conditions at sea and predict when rough weather might
impact on the ship's arrival time
The Stowaway Adventure has six core
activities that will teach students how to access and interpret real time marine
data. The enrichment lessons include three interdisciplinary writing/ research
activities which the students can complete independently. Students will have the
opportunity to submit their own work for publication on the project web site.
It is recommended that students go through the
lessons in order, beginning with the " Project Story" in Real Time Lesson #1
before continuing on to real time activities. The Teacher Guide section contains
lesson plans for the Core Activities, as well as for supplemental and enrichment
lessons. It is also recommended that you review each of the lessons carefully
and use your judgment for allocating the appropriate amount of class time for
the project."
Outstanding. Excellent
SUBMARINES: THE CLASSROOM FLEET – LESSON PLAN
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
NEW URL!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2002/11/20/sunken-hazard/
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
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
NEW URL!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2003/05/09/talking-trash/
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
THREATS TO OCEAN LIFE: CAN MARINE SANCTUARIES HELP?
– LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/g68/seasthreats.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on threats to marine
life. "This lesson provides an opportunity for students to learn about
environmental problems in the oceans and how marine sanctuaries can help protect
ocean habitats. Students will use National Geographic's Wild World Global 200
feature to learn about marine ecoregions and the environmental problems they are
facing. They will read about the National Marine Sanctuary Program. Students
will conclude by writing proposals to establish new marine sanctuaries."
Excellent
TIDAL SEAS – BLUE PLANET – LESSON PLAN
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."
Excellent
TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH: RESEARCH IN POLAR SEAS –
LESSON PLAN
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
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
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
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
UNDER THE SEA – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/05/22/under-the-sea/
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on marine life.
"In this two-day lesson, students use facts and imagination to invent imaginary
deep sea creatures, create a classroom museum exhibit on real organisms from the
abyss and write creative stories about these animals." Excellent
UNDERSTANDING OCEANS – LESSON PLAN
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
UNDERWATER STUDY: MARINE BIOLOGY – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/06/g35/thys.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on marine biology.
"The ocean is one of the most unexplored
places on Earth. Oceanographers, marine biologists, and many others are devoting
their careers to exploring the oceans' ecosystems, learning about and preserving
the health and inhabitants of these amazing places. In this lesson, students
will learn about marine biology as a career, the types of plants and animals
marine biologists study, and how technology helps them in their work."
Excellent
USING MAPS IN OCEAN RESEARCH – LESSON PLAN
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
VOLUNTEER MONITORING: GULF OF THE FAROLLONES
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/g68/noaamonitoring.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on monitoring a marine
sanctuary. "The goal of this lesson is to get students familiar with
environmental observations and ecosystem monitoring. After they discuss
ecosystems and monitoring, and then explore real monitoring efforts in the
Monterey Bay and Gulf of the Farallones sanctuaries, students will devise a plan
to help monitor a protected (or unprotected, if none exists) natural area near
their school. Plans will be developed based on what they learned from the two
national marine sanctuary monitoring programs and the LiMPETS program, and as an
extension students can put their plans into action in the field."
Excellent
WASTE NOT, WANT NOT – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2004/10/13/waste-not-want-not/
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on beach and marine
debris. "In this lesson, students consider the types of debris that
litters beaches and conduct research on waste management. They then interview
professionals in a particular field of waste management and write reports for a
booklet about garbage and sewage to be given to the school’s library or local
town hall." Excellent
WATER COLUMN MIXUP – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g68/seascolumn.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-8 on the water column.
"This lesson has students investigate three broad ocean habitats—the intertidal
zone, the pelagic zone (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 answer questions about what they find, and conclude by
writing paragraphs describing what would happen if marine animals were placed in
the wrong levels of the ocean." Excellent
THE WATER COLUMN: WHERE DO OCEAN ANIMALS BELONG? –
LESSON PLAN
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
WE’RE IN HOT WATER NOW: HYDROTHERMAL VENTS – LESSON
PLAN NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g35/seasvents.html
A lesson plan on hydrothermal vents for grades 3-5.
"Hydrothermal vents are geysers located on the ocean floor in the deep
sea. Students will first use National Geographic's Fantastic Journeys:
Yellowstone to learn about the processes that drive geysers. They will then see
photographs of some hydrothermal vents. Students will discuss the reasons
hydrothermal vents occur and learn about some uniquely adapted animals that live
near the vents. They will conclude by creating aquarium exhibits showcasing some
of these animals and their special adaptations."
Excellent
A WHALE OF A DIFFERENCE: EXPLORING DIFFERENT
PERSPECTIVES ON COMMERCIAL WHALING IN JAPAN- LESSON PLAN
NEW URL!
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2002/05/29/a-whale-of-a-difference/
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
NEW URL!http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2001/10/16/a-whale-of-a-problem/
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 – LESSON PLAN
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
WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT NURSE SHARK MATING? - LESSON
PLAN
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
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
WHICH TURTLE FOR THE TIGER SHARK ? – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/ccloggerhead.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on sea turtles.
"In this lesson, students will consider the reasons for the significant
difference in vulnerability between the turtle species. 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." Excellent
WHO SEES THE SEAS AS IMPORTANT? – LESSON PLAN
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
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
WHY IS OCEANOGRAPHY IMPORTANT? – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/18/g35/seasoceanography.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on oceanography.
"Oceanography is an interdisciplinary
science that involves the study of the entire ocean, from the shallow coastal
areas to the deepest trenches. It involves geology, biology, chemistry, and
physics. Students will learn about some of the important discoveries that
oceanographers have made and some areas that they are still investigating.
They'll use two Web sites to gather this information, including National
Geographic's Blue Frontier site. They will conclude by making posters explaining
how oceanography is used and why it's important." Excellent
WILD ANIMAL WATCH: DOLPHINS –
CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!
http://teacher.scholastic.com/dolphin/index.htm
Resources for teachers for a unit on dolphins. Excellent
ANIMAL COLORING PAGES
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
COLORING PAGES FROM THE MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
NEW!
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/lc/activities/coloring_pages.asp
Print out all of these as well as the cover to make
a coloring book on sea life. 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
NEW URL!
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.php?BenchmarkID=5&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
FRIENDS OF THE SEA OTTER – KIDS PAGE – GAMES &
ACTIVITIES NEW!
http://www.seaotters.org/kids.html
Games, Art & Words and Videos on sea otters for
kids. 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
THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON ACTIVITY BOOK
NEW!
http://www.sjrwmd.com/itsyourlagoon/irlactivitybook.html
"The purpose of this activity book is to help young
people gain a better understanding of the Indian River Lagoon and the
interdependence of its plants and animals. Knowledge of its valuable resources
is vital, for our young people will soon be the ones managing it." Go to
the very bottom of the page to download the book. Very Good
INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES, GAMES & PUZZLES
NEW!
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow8/dec98/intera.html
A collection of games and activities on ocean
topics for elementary students. 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 LIFE: UNDER THE SEA POWERPOINTS
NEW!
http://science.pppst.com/marinelife.html
A collection of PowerPoints you can download. 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 ACTIVITY SHEETS
NEW!
http://www.teachingheart.net/oceanworksheets.html
Printable activity sheets for primary grades. Very
Good
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
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
http://www.kidzone.ws/math/ocean/index.htm
Printable math worksheets for grades K-5. 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
An Ask Eric 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
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
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
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
AT HOME UNDER THE CRETACEOUS SEAS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/smathome.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on life in the oceans
during the Cretaceous period. "Students learn that habitats meet the basic
needs of animals in several ways. In Activity 1, they investigate prehistoric
sea creatures to learn about their life and how they met their basic needs. In
Activity 2, students research animals featured in Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric
Adventure. In the Closing Activity, students build on this information to create
and play a ‘bingo’ game." Good
BEACH WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
NEW!
http://www.puzzles.ca/wordsearch/kids_beach.html
A printable word search puzzle on beach words. Good
BLUE CRABS IN THE CHESAPEAKE – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://web.vims.edu/bridge/bluecrabworkshop2.pdf?svr=www
A printable resource on teaching about blue crabs.
Good
CORAL REEF 3D ART – LESSON PLAN
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
CREATE AN OCEAN DIORAMA – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/Oceandiorama.shtml
Elementary students create an ocean diorama in a
box. Good
FANTASTIC FISHING CONTEST – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/fishy/fishing.html
A classroom activity in which students must create
their own fish in a fishing contest. Good
FIND THE SHARKS WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
NEW!
http://www.exploringnature.org/db/detail.php?dbID=28&detID=1709
A word search puzzle for middle school students.
Good
HATCH TO CATCH – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.bigelow.org/hatch_to_catch/
An interactive activity in which students must
follow a group of lobster larvae from hatch to catch. For middle school
students. Good
IN THE OCEAN COLORING PAGES
NEW!
http://www.freeprintablecoloringpages.net/category/In_The_Ocean
Printable coloring pages on life in the ocean. Good
LET’S GO TO THE OCEAN! – CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
http://www.bry-backmanor.org/oceanfun/ocean.html
Primary grade crafts with ocean themes. Includes
coloring pages. Good
LET’S MAKE WAVES – SCIENCE ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/ocean/wave.html
A science activity for primary grades on waves in
water. "In this simple set of activities children use wind to create waves
and use marbles to model energy moving through water."
Good
MAKING WAVES – LESSON PLAN
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
MONSTER WAVES – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/disaster/monster.html
A classroom activity on tsunamis. Good
OCEAN ANIMALS COLORING PAGES
NEW!
http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/moceanposter.html
A collection of printable coloring pages – both in
b&w and in color for primary grades. Good
OCEAN ANIMALS COLORING PAGES FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND
PRIMARY NEW!
http://www.first-school.ws/theme/animals/cp_ocean.htm
A collection of coloring pages for primary
students. Ignore the pre-school title, these are good for primary students. 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 ART ACTIVITIES
NEW!
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow8/dec98/art.html
A list of art activities for elementary students on
ocean topics. Good
OCEAN CRAFTS FOR KIDS – CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/ocean.html
A collection of crafts such as mobiles, and paper
maché 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
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
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
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/Lessons/2856.htm
A lesson plan showing how waves and the tide affect
the Earth. For elementary students. Good
OCEAN SCAVENGER HUNT
NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/huntoceansmr1.html
An online scavenger hunt on marine life.
"Surf's up! Grab your brain and head for the further reaches of cyberspace.
There's a lot to learn in this information age. Using the Web allows you to
discover tons more than you may have ever known possible. Below is a list of
questions about the topic of this page. Surf the Internet links on this page to
find answers to the questions. Don't forget to go after the monster learning
wave, the Big Question. Have fun and avoid a mental head plant." 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
http://www.hesd.k12.ca.us/resource/Ocean/Default.htm
A brief collection of lesson plans on the oceans.
Good
OIL SPILL EMERGENCY – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/lessons/oil_slick_lesson.html
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on removing and
recovering from an oil spill. "The goal for this lesson is for students to
learn about recovering, removing, or dispersing spilled oil through role-play as
an area committee." Good
OCTOPUS PRINTABLES
NEW!
http://homeschooling.about.com/od/freeprintables/ss/octopusprint.htm
Printables on the octopus including puzzles and
activities. Good
RESCUE AT SEA – LESSON PLAN
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
THE SALT MARSH – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
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 ANIMAL TRADING CARDS – ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/wes/webquests_themes/animals/sea_oceans/sea_animals_corinne_line_2008/index.html
Students grades K-4 can create their own sea animal
trading cards. Good
SEA ANIMALS PRINTABLES
NEW!
http://homeschooling.about.com/od/freeprintables/qt/sciprintables.htm
Scroll down for printables including puzzles and
activities on sea animals. Good
SEA LIFE COLORING PAGES
NEW!
http://www.edupics.com/images/results/photo:0/query:ocean
A large number of coloring pages of different
difficulties to print out for primary students. 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
SHARK SURPRISE GAME ACTIVITY
NEW!
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/fishy/shark1.html
"Children will practice their observational skills
and reinforce their familiarity with different types of fish while creating
their own card game." For primary grades. Good
SHARKS WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
NEW!
http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/m-wordsearch-sharks.htm
Two word search puzzles for primary and elementary
students. Good
SIZES OF THE WORLD’S OCEANS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Measurement/MEA0207.html
A lesson plan for grades 5-6 on the sizes of the
world’s oceans. "Students will use the World Almanac to determine
the area of each of the world’s four largest oceans and the area of the United
States. Then students will list the areas in order from largest to smallest,
comparing the size of each ocean to the United States. Students will be able to
explain which ocean is larger, how much larger each ocean is as compared to the
United States, and explain in writing how their answers were arrived at."
Good
UNDER THE SEA: AQUATIC LIFE CROSSWORD PUZZLE
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/xwords/20010715.html
A crossword puzzle from the NY Times on aquatic
life. 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
TURNING THE TIDE ON TRASH: MARINE DEBRIS CURRICULUM
NEW!
http://water.epa.gov/type/oceb/marinedebris/marine_contents.cfm
An printable book on marine debris from the EPA. In
PDF format. Includes additional materials for both students and teachers. Good
WATER WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
NEW!
http://www.fi.edu/qa97/puzzle12/puzzle12.html
A water word search puzzle. 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
WHEN THE TIDE COMES IN – INTERNET TREASURE HUNT
NEW!
http://www.schenectady.k12.ny.us/users/title3/future%20grant%20projects/Projects/Tides/tideshunt.htm
An Internet treasure hunt for upper elementary
grades. "This Treasure Hunt is about the Ocean Tides. It will lead you to
some web pages about the tides. Click on each Internet link and read carefully
before answering each question. You may not always need to read the whole web
page to find the answer. Answer each question in a complete sentence on the
answer sheet." 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
AQUANAUTS – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://web.utk.edu/~ctmelear/ossabaw/AngelaVelazquez/WebQuest2/default.html
A webquest on plankton for 5th grade
students. "The National Foundation of Oceanography needs your help! Your
team of aquanauts are known world wide for their innovations in deep sea
exploration. The National Foundation of Oceanography has been trying to study
the causes for the depletion of the planktonic communities in the world's
oceans. Zooplankton keep disappearing every time they send out a study team
during the day. We need your expert team of aquanauts to investigate the
zooplankton's disappearance. Your team of aquanauts needs to answer the
following questions: 1. What are zooplankton? 2. Where do zooplankton
live? 3. Where have the zooplankton gone? Good Luck!" Excellent
ARRGH, MATEY! LET’S EXPLORE THE DEEP BLUE SEA –
WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=31188
A webquest for grades K-2 on the ocean. "
You are going to take a fascinating adventure on the pirate ship, Endeavor, to
identify and research some of the most magnificent creatures in the sea.
On your adventure keep your eyes peeled for special facts about these scurvy sea
creatures like, diet, mating, habitat, and any other juicy facts. After
you travel on and under the Deep Blue Dea you are going to creatue a diorama
shaped like a treasure chest with your sea creature inside his habitat!
So, hoist the main sail laddies, and pull up the anchor! GET READY TO SET
SAIL!" Excellent
BARRIER ISLANDS: TO BUILD OR NOT TO BUILD? –
WEBQUEST
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
BLACK SMOKERS WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://sydney.edu.au/science/uniserve_science/school/quests/hydroventwq.html
A webquest for middle school students on
hydrothermal vents. "The Web provides particularly good access to
information about 'black smokers', with current information, many photographs,
videos, animations and first hand accounts. Each person on your team will investigate one
aspect of the science of this unique environment and then you will come together
to get a better understanding of the topic and the issues." Excellent
CREATURES OF THE SEA – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://questgarden.com/02/58/7/051116181834/
A webquest on marine life for grades 6-8.
"Today your team will create its very own scuba diving agency complete with
advanced research, a brochure, and a sales pitch. Your primary goal is
to promote interest in the deep blue sea, and all of the wonders that go with
it. The team will present a persuasive oral presentation convincing others that
the diving experience your agency provides is the very best. You may already be
familiar with some marine creatures, but get ready to dive down a little deeper
to see what the 'deep blue' really holds!!!" You’ll need to replace some
links. Excellent
DESIGNING AN OCEAN HABITAT – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.schenectady.k12.ny.us/users/title3/future%20grant%20projects/Projects/ocean/ocean.html
A webquest on ocean habitats for grades 1-4.
"Ready, set, dive!! We are building an aquarium of ocean animals for
our town. We will create a virtual ocean on the Web. You will
investigate what your animal looks like, where your animal lives, what it eats,
and who eats it! What will your animal need to live and be happy?"
The video link is broken. Excellent
DISCOVER OCEAN ZONES WITH CHILLY THE CHIHUAHUA! –
WEBQUEST NEW!
http://questgarden.com/72/50/5/090402082120/
A webquest on ocean zones for grades 6-8.
"Thank goodness you're here! My name is Chilly the Chihuahua and I need your
help! I am the world's first (and smartest) canine marine biologist, and
something terrible has happened to me! On my last dive into the sea, my goggles became too
tight and all the information I used to have about the ocean got sucked right
out of my brain! I need you to do some research for me so that I can once again
be the smartest chihuahua in the world! Will you help?" Excellent
DIVE IN! AN OCEAN WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.kmuska.com/ocean/oceanx.html
A webquest for grades 4-6 on life in the ocean.
"You and your team have been selected to be part of the crew on the ship,
Detective Divers. You will be exploring the oceans to learn about coral
reef ecosystems.
Each crew member will participate in all of the
parts of the mission. These parts are listed at the left. There will be
directions at each site when you click on it. You will need to keep a journal of
your clues, pictures and drawings, and answers to the questions and the
mysteries. You will then use your journal notes and present your findings in a
creative web page, a PowerPoint slideshow or a HyperStudio stack."
Excellent
DIVE TECHNOLOGY, INC.: LOOKING FOR SHIPWRECKS AND
BUCCANEER TREASURES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/mission/divetech/
A webquest for high school students on using robot
technologies such as submersibles. "During the next two weeks you will
undergo an intensive training program to help you become familiar with
submersible technology and its uses. Your training program will include the
following activities: 1. Show us what you know. Take the Pretest. 2. Dive deep
into the Web. What is a submersible? 3. Find the buccaneer gold. Look for
shipwrecks and customers. 4. Take a stand! Should we let sleeping ships lie? 5.
Put it all together. Create a winning presentation. 6. Show us what you've
learned. Take the Post test. 7. If you finish early. Bonus pay! During your
training you will be working either on your own or with a partner. All of your
training will be accomplished at this Web site. Each day that you come to work
you will be doing the activities listed in the Activities section of of this Web
page.
Your training is self-paced, which means that you
will go through the activities at your own speed. If you need help, turn on the
call light in your work station.
There are 6 required checkpoints in your training
program. When you reach a checkpoint, turn on your call light before proceeding
to the next activity." You’ll need to replace some of the links.
Excellent
ENDANGERED OCEAN ANIMAL WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://fcserver.nvnet.org/~fiore/FOV1-0004D734/
A webquest on marine life for 2nd grade
students. "Could you imagine growing up in a world where sea turtles, blue
whales, dolphins, or sea otters no longer exist? These ocean animals may be
gone forever if we keep hurting them and ruining their environment. Don't you
think it's time to start protecting these amazing animals and their habitat?"
Excellent
ESTUARIES WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://estuary-webquest.tripod.com/index.html
A webquest for upper elementary students estuaries.
"On these pages, you will learn about the
estuary ecosystem. You will investigate these structures of the estuary and
their functions: watersheds, waves & tides, plankton, detritus & bacteria,
plants, animals, and humans. You'll also take a closer look at the Puget Sound
estuary.By the time you finish, you will be an estuary
expert! You will share your expertise by proposing a solution to an estuary
problem in the "Experts Only" section. Before you begin your quest, be prepared...have
your science notebook and a pencil ready." Excellent
EXPLORING OCEAN ENVIRONMENTS – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://questgarden.com/99/85/9/100414153742/
A webquest on ocean environments for grades 6-8.
"Shedd Aquarium of Chicago has just announced a new exhibit where people can
come and experience the diversity of the ocean zones. You are honored to
have been chosen to be a part of the new oceanic exploration team that Shedd
Aquarium has established." Excellent
GIANTS OF THE DEEP BLUE SEA – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=80481
A webquest on whales for grades 3-5. "Are
you ready to learn about some of the biggest creatures on earth? Your job is to
research the whale of your choice and create a mobile of it. More than a just
mobile, you will be putting information on each part of it. You must keep a
journal or a written account of your research about each topic within your
project. Your journal will be a documentation of your research and the time and
effort that you put into it." 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
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
LET’S GO INTERTIDAL! – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=27213
A webquest for grades 9-12 on intertidal zones.
"Bonjour! Welcome! ~ I’m Cassie and this is Grace and we are here to teach you
EVERYTHING you’ve ever desired to know about intertidal zones and their
organisms! In this Webquest you will learn about each of the four major tidal
zones: spray zone, high tide zone, middle tide zone, and the low tide zone and
the organisms that call each place home! Throughout, you will find numerous
exciting and educational activities to help you enhance your knowledge!
After completing this WebQuest, you may find
yourself being interested in pursuing a career in the marine biology field!
Being passionate about the ocean will make you a socially responsible decision
maker and make the world a better place!" 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
MARE: MARINE ACTIVITIES, RESOURCES & EDUCATION –
WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=102550
A webquest on kelp forests for grades 3-5.
"Get ready to take a journey down into the depths of the ocean to explore the
ecosystem off the coast of Monterey, California, known as the kelp forest.
You will travel down in a submersible to learn about the mammals, seabirds,
turtles, fish, algae, and invertabrates that consider this area home.
Before you start though, click on the link to watch this short video of what
life is like in the kelp forest." Excellent
OCEAN CELEBRITIES: WHO AM I? – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.schools.nt.edu.au/nakara/webquest/
A webquest on marine life for grades 3-4.
"Are you adventurous ? Do you like having fun in the water? Of course your
answer will be Yes! Hop on the back of Tasman the Turtle and dive with us to the
depths of the ocean. As you dive deeper and deeper into the depths of
the ocean with Tasman, you notice that your body is transforming into."
Students choose a sea creature and report on its life. Excellent
OCEAN EXPLORERS – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://peoria.k12.il.us/shwhite/oceanWQ.html
A webquest on oceans and marine life for 5th
grade students. " You are about to go on an exciting adventure
exploring the last frontier on Earth - it's oceans! Over 70% of the
Earth's surface is covered with water and the oceans contain 97% of all water on
Earth. Many of the oceans' mysteries remain hidden deep beneath the
surface. Your mission will be to explore the vast world below the ocean
surface and report your findings to the class." You’ll need to replace
the broken links. Excellent
OCEAN FANTASY – A WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://drb.lifestreamcenter.net/Lessons/ocean/index.htm
A webquest for grades 7-12 using marine life to
write a fantasy story. "Your
task is to use your imagination to create and illustrate a fantasy story that
you will publish as a PowerPoint slide show. You will follow a
visualization process to generate the ideas for your story bit by bit.
Then you will piece it all together into one fantastic story following the
writing process." Excellent
OCEAN LAYERS OF LIFE WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.k12.hi.us/~jaishika/webquest/layerindex.htm
A webquest for grades 2-3 on ocean life.
"Your task is to select an ocean animal and research the characteristics of your
animal and the layer (zone) which it lives in. You will draw a picture of your
animal and will place it on a class mural." Excellent
THE OCEAN NEEDS YOUR HELP! – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://questgarden.com/09/07/0/051112141441/
A webquest for grades 4-5 on ocean pollution.
"A group of scientists need your help deciding whether or not the oceans are
in trouble. Your job is to conduct research to determine certain causes (if any)
that may be damaging the ocean and how it may affect animals and people. You
must brainstorm your ideas and then put them into a report and oral presentation
that will convince the scientists about your argument. Good Luck new
scientists!" Excellent
AN OCEAN PET – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://questgarden.com/40/34/5/061104074859/index.htm
A webquest on marine life for 4th grade
students. "Oceanographers around the world need your help! There is
currently a heated dabate about which ocean organism would make the best pet.
Your job, as fellow oceanographers, is to research marine species and give a
report on their qualities as a pet!
Hurry before a serious fight breaks out! Only you
and your class can solve the age-old question "which sea animal makes the best
pet?"!" Excellent
OCEAN QUEST: GREENHOUSE GASES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://questgarden.com/54/40/5/070813111858/index.htm
A webquest on how greenhouse gases affect the ocean
for grades 9-12. "Should we vote for or against dissolving greenhouse
gases into the ocean's waters? 1. What is global warming? 2. What are greenhouse
gases? 3. What are sources of greenhouse gases? 4. How do these greenhouse gases
affect the chemistry of salt water when dissolved? 5. What is the average pH of
the ocean? 6. How does density affect ocean water? 7. What are the zones of the
ocean? 8. What is carbonic acid? 9. How does carbonic acid affect pH of salt
water? 10. How does ocean water circulate? 11. What are the ocean water's
circulation rates? 12. What are other control methods for greenhouse gases?
Your group will construct and hand in two projects 1. An editorial essay
stating whether or not you vote to dissolve greenhouse gases into the deep ocean
waters. Your essay must be supported with sufficient resources. One essay per
group. 2. A power point presentation stating whether or not you vote to dissolve
greenhouse gases into the deep ocean waters. Your power point will be presented
to the class and must contain sufficient resources that support your stand. One
presentation per group." Excellent
OCEAN QUEST: OCEAN ZONES & FOOD CHAINS – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://questgarden.com/21/25/1/060404193640/
A webquest for grade 6-8 on ocean zones and food
chains. "You have just been hired as a marine biologist to study the
balance of the ocean’s plants and animals. Oceanographers realize that the
life in the ocean needs to be in balance in order for the ocean to thrive.
In your study, you must find one animal that interests you. You will
create a presentation for Scripps Institute of Oceanography. If your
presentation is chosen, you will win a year long position in their quest to save
the ocean from pollution." Excellent
OCEAN-THEMED WEBQUESTS
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/projects/ocean.html
A huge list of webquests with oceanographic themes.
Outstanding. Excellent
OCEAN ZONES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/sessions/oceans/
A webquest for grades K-2 on the ocean. "You
are a scuba diver who is about to start upon an exciting adventure to explore
the depths of the Ocean and the different animals that live there. You will be
"EXPLORING THE DEEP" and learning about the different zones of the ocean along
with the variety of life that inhabit each zone.You will discover some STRANGE
and beautiful animals that live there." You’ll need to replace some of
the links. Excellent
OCEANOGRAPHY ABC BOOKS – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/valencia/oceanabcbooks/
A webquest for grades 4-5 in which students create
a book 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." You’ll need to replace some links. Excellent
ON THE TRAIL OF THE MARINE SNAIL: SLUG THE THUG AND
HIS GASTROPOD GANG – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/dailard/snailtrail/
A webquest on nudibranches for 5th grade
students. "Nudibranch's the name, Frank Nudibranch. I've been assigned to
the case of "The Sea Slug Thug". The communities of Echinodermata and Mollusca
have complained about the menacing actions of the Thug, and his cohorts: Tony
Abalone, Augie Auger, Butch Bubble Shell, Bootleg Cask, Con Cone, Casey Cowrie,
Conch Shill, Duke Dog Winkle, Dillinger Dove Shell, Harry the Helmet, Hard Head
Horn Shell, Louie the Limpet, Drill Mitre, Mauler Moon Snail, Murray Murex, Oily
Olive Shell, Killer Oyster Driller, Periwinkle Pete, Punchy Purpura, Slimy
Slipper Shell, Stoolie Tegula, Trump Triton, Dutch Tulip, Vinnie Volute, Weasel
Wendeltrap and Willie the Whelk. Members of this group have been seen putting
the squeeze on Star Fish and the pinch on Sandy Dollars. My job is to find out
as much about these slippery characters as possible, but I'll need your help.
Each thug has unusual individual habits or physical characteristics that
identify who he is. As my assistant, you will be able to use all of the
information in my casebook and on the Internet to help locate these slick
operators and stop their shellfish ways. Please don't let them slip through our
tendrils again." Outstanding. Excellent
REEF-ED WEBQUESTS
NEW URL!
http://www.reefed.edu.au/home/students/web_quest
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 URL!
http://www.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/longwood/seaturtles.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
SAVE THE OCEAN – WEBQUEST
NEW!http://teacherweb.com/IN/PNC/Davis/index.html
A webquest on the ocean for upper elementary students. "It has recently been brought to the United Nations attention that the plants and animals in the oceans are disapearing and becoming extinct. It has become apparent that the oceans are in grave danger. The UN needs to come up with a plan quickly. We need to find a way to protect the ocean animals and plants from pollution and other factors that are killing the ocean's sealife. You have been picked to be the research and plan team. It is up to you to come up with a plan to save the oceans before it is to late. Good Luck!" You’ll need to replace some of the links. 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-QUEST: A DEEP SEA ADVENTURE – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=9945
A webquest on the deep ocean for grades 6-8.
"Each member of the crew will have a specific assignment to complete. Once your
job is finished, you will come together as a team.Working together as a three
member crew. you will combine your information and create a 5-8 slide power
point presentation of your dive log entries. The entries will include facts
about the animal and your crew's underwater experience. Include a minimum
of two images in your power point presentation. One image must be of your sea
creature." 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
A "SHORE" SOLUTION – A TIDE POOL WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.southernct.edu/~ils6931/tidepools/webquest.htm
A webquest for grades 1-2 on tide pools.
"Tide pools are areas on rocks by the ocean that are filled with seawater. Tide
pools can be small puddles found on the shore or huge holes near the sea. Tide
pools are created when the ocean covers the beach twice a day. Have you ever
seen a tide pool? Now you will have a chance to create your own!"
You’ll have to replace some links. Excellent
SWIMMY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/hawthorne/swimmy/
A webquest on sea life for 2nd grade
students. "Swimmy is the story of a little black fish that lives in the
ocean. Swimmy describes that there are many wonderful creatures in the sea.
There are sea animals like the rainbow jelly medusa, lobsters, strange fish, sea
anenomes, and eels. Swimmy learns that there are some creatures in the sea that
are not so wonderful. These creatures are swift fierce predators that eat other
sea creatures. Swimmy does not care for these predators.Your quest is to learn
different facts about the creatures of the ocean. So, swim along with Swimmy,
and explore the deep blue sea." Excellent
TAKE A BITE OUT OF THE SEA – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://mrscowan.com/takeabite.htm
A webquest about sharks for grades 3-5. "This
lesson gives the children the opportunity to discover about one of the most
fascinating animals of our time, the shark. The students will learn many
characteristics of the shark. They will also discover some of the many myths
held about sharks. This lesson can also serve to introduce a thematic unit on
fish or the ocean." Excellent
UNDERWATER ADVENTURE – WEBQUEST
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
WHALES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.mtsd-vt.org/mes/webquests/LBedard/whalequest.htm
A webquest on whales for primary students.
"What do you think a whale sounds like? What do you think a whale eats? Where do
they live in the wide ocean? What can we do to help them survive? You and a grown-up helper will be taking several
trips to whale sites to find answers to these questions. When you have finished the trips, you will be an
expert on your whale. I will give you some ways to show and tell what you have
learned. Please bring in your research and work to share with the class. This
will be your presentation. We would like to know what you found out and did."
Excellent
WHALES! DOLPHINS! FISH! AND SHARKS! OH WOW! – AN
OCEAN ANIMALS WEBQUEST NEW!
http://primaryschool.asfg.mx/ptc/fishquest/fishquest.htm
A webquest on marine life for primary students.
"Find out about different ocean animals from
the Internet and then make a computer show to show what you have learned."
Excellent
A TO Z IN THE OCEAN – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://questgarden.com/78/39/4/090318183909/
A webquest for 1st grade students on
life in the ocean. "Lets make an A,B,C book about the Ocean. Each first
grade student will get a letter of the alphabet and they choose what ocean
animal, plant or mineral, they want to research. They will have to draw a
picture of it and add some facts about their subject on the page to share with
the class. This will be their A to Z of the Ocean. It covers NCSCOS Science Goal
1, Objective 1.02." Very Good
BETWEEN THE TIDES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=27273
A webquest for intertidal zones for grades 9-12.
"You will be searching the web, following the guidelines to create a
PowerPoint explaining life and activity between the tides. Throughout the lower,
middle, and upper tide zones there is much going on many of us do not realize.
Make sure to include the specific aspects of the WebQuest such as key words,
vocabulary and pictures. This project will help you learn all about the
different tidal zones and the organisms that live there as well as presenting it
to your classmates." You’ll need to replace some of the links. Very Good
CREATURES OF THE DEEP – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=13810
A webquest on marine life for grades 6-8. "Hello
fellow marine biologists and welcome to an exciting adventure! During this
mission, we will be exploring life forms in the very depths of the ocean. Very
few have attempted such a daring mission. The few that have done so, exclaim
that the beauty of the myriad of flashing colors in the very depths of the ocean
is truly unsurpassed. During this mission you will travel down the three
different light zones of the ocean and observe the life forms that inhabit these
zones. It is important that you pay close attention to these animals because you
will need to make one of these animals your own. We have a lot to do and not a
lot of time to do it, so let’s get started. You and your fellow marine
biologists are new to this type of project so you must follow directions very
carefully." You’ll want to add links to this webquest. Very Good
EXTREMOPHILE WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://srms-indian-river.org/teachers/rockwoodt/ExtremophileWebQuest.html
A webquest for grades 7 and up on extremophiles. "Your
team has been assigned to assist in the task of developing the new Hydrothermal
Vents and Cold Seep Displays at Sea World. You will use the links provided to
become experts on your roles. By completing this Web Quest, you should achieve
the following goals: 1) develop an interest in the study of deep sea vents and
cold seep; 2) use the power of the Internet for advanced exploration; 3) learn
details about key aspects of deep sea vents and cold seeps; 5) formulate and
support information based on your role; and 6) work with teammates to create a
combined action plan. Your final product will be a multimedia
presentation of your groups findings Don't scrimp on the details, take good notes and
remember to site your sources with the proper bibliographic format." We
found some broken links. Very Good
HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://questgarden.com/60/51/3/080205070103/
A webquest on the ocean floor for grades 6-8.
"You will form a group of 4 students and each group will design a field study
guide to the lowest part of the ocean floor and earth's surface. You will first
go to the websites given and do research about the ocean floor. You will use
your textbook, too. Gather as much information about where the lowest part of
the ocean floor is. Take the gathered information and design a field study guide
that will tell everyone about the lowest part in the ocean's floor. Your group
will present your field study guide to your classmates." Very Good
ICEBERG AHEAD!: WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://express.howstuffworks.com/wq-iceberg.htm
A webquest on icebergs for grades 7 and up.
"In this journey around the Web, we'll discover how icebergs are formed, where
they come from, and how long they last...and that's just the tip of the
iceberg!" Very Good
JELLYFISH CRAZY – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://web.utk.edu/~ctmelear/ossabaw/WilliamRobertsKavinCarr/WebQuest2/jellyfishcrazy.html
A webquest on jellyfish for senior high students.
"The year is 2020 and after a century long craze over jellyfish as pets
and over harvesting as a seafood item --many species of jellyfish are near
extinction. You have been selected to be a member of a team of marine
biologists to research and present the impact (if any) that a decline in
jellyfish may have on the world's oceans." You’ll need to replace the
links on this site. Very Good
KEMP’S RIDLEY SEA TURTLE WEBQUEST
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
OCEAN CONSERVATION – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://questgarden.com/92/47/4/091129220213/
A webquest for grades 9-12 on ocean conservation.
"You and your team members will get started by reviewing the current state of
ocean conservation and identifying specific issues, such as the effect of
climate change on oceans, marine mammal conservation, overfishing, and
biodiversity. Each of you will select a key issue and research the problem
and its potential solutions, and then you'll combine your work with that of your
teammates. When the research is done, it's video time!
The team will take on Hollywood roles as scriptwriters, camera operators,
directors, producers, or special effects wizards and produce a short Internet
video. Finally, you'll upload your video and give it some publicity by
sending the link to potential audiences." Very Good
OCEAN CREATURES WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://seekonk.sharpschool.com/webquests/ocean_creatures
A webquest for elementary students on marine life.
"You are about to embark on an exploration into the deep oceans of the
world. We are very excited to have you and your partner, world renowned
oceanographers, with us to research and present your findings about your
discoveries. You will report your findings about your ocean creature
within a Hyperstudio presentation." Some of the many links are broken.
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
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
THE OCEAN VIEW WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.radford.edu/~sbisset/ocean.html
A webquest on marine life for upper elementary
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." You’ll need to add some links. 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
PLANET P.I. – PHYTOPLANKTON – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://web.utk.edu/~ctmelear/ossabaw/AngelaVelazquez/WebQuest/default.html
A webquest on phytoplankton for 5th
grade students. "Your help is needed! It is the year 2035, and your team
has been selected because you are the best eco-detectives on our planet. The top
leading scientists from around the world have been trying to save our planet
from "greenhouse" gas effect which will destroy the Earth in one week. But, the
top leading scientists have been kidnapped by aliens from the planet Xyto. They
want the greenhouse effect to destroy our atmosphere making the planet a giant
oven that will cook us into tasty morsels for their consumption. The scientists
did manage to leave us a clue of how to save Earth. The clue that they left was
written in the sand-"phytoplankton". Your mission is to find out: 1. What are
phytoplankton? 2. How can phytoplankton influence global change? 3. Why are
phytoplankton important to our survival? Good Luck, we are counting on you!"
Excellent
PLEASE PASS THE JELLYFISH – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://web.utk.edu/~ctmelear/ossabaw/WilliamRobertsKavinCarr/WebQuest2/WQpassjelly.html
A webquest on jellyfish for senior high students.
"A large number of jellyfish have been washing up - dead - on the beaches
of the Atlantic Coast and a similar problem occurred on the Pacific Coast
recently. Tourists are concerned about the safety of beach combing and
swimming due to the possibility of being stung by jellyfish. The mass
media has mistakenly created a larger concern by comparing these jellyfish to
the dangerous box jellies of Australia and also the Portuguese man-o-war.
Many of the local officials of the tourist towns along the Atlantic coast fear
that the negative stories will decrease the number of tourists in their towns
which will have a negative effect on the local economy. You have been
selected to be part of a team of scientists, local officials, and advertising
executives to resolve the following problems and tasks." You’ll need to
replace the links on this site. 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
SAVE THE OCEANS – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://questgarden.com/97/41/2/100306121052/
A webquest for grades 6-8 on marine issues and
marine life. "The oceans of the world are at risk. Pollution,
areas that are over-fished, and the encroachment of waste put all ocean life in
danger. You have been given the chance to make a difference. You
will choose a role - oceanographer or marine biologist, choose an ocean to
study, and come up with a plan to clean up and preserve one of our world's most
valuable resources. Will you make a difference for future generations and
give them something to enjoy for years to come?" 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
SHOCKING SHARKS! – WEBQUEST (not the same)
NEW!
http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/moniteau.k12.mo.us/mathys/sharkswebquest.htm
A webquest for grades 3-5 on sharks. "Due to
a recent shark attack in the Atlantic Ocean, fearful visitors to Sea World
no longer want to visit the Shark Exhibits. You and your partner have been
hired by Sea World to create a commercial to encourage more visitors to the park
to see the Shark Exhibits. Your job is to increase attendance to the park by
sharing your knowledge of sharks, while ensuring the families that visit Sea
World that they will be safe around these bloodthirsty animals."
Excellent
SPLASH INTO AN AQUARIUM – WEBQUEST
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
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
UNDER THE SEA WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.questgarden.com/86/07/1/100403191850/
A webquest for grades 3-5 on marine life. "The city has
decided to add a new exhibit to the local musuem. This exhibit is about the
ocean (the different layers and the mysterious creatures that dwell within).
However, the musuem's reaserchers are busy on another exhibit and don't
have enough time to finish the new showcase by the deadline. It is up to you to
compile the research and present it in the showcase by the Saturday morning
opening."
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
COMMOTION IN THE OCEAN – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://questgarden.com/68/67/9/080721195102/
A webquest for grades 6-8 on sharks. "Crew
members for the MV Shark Seeker to help save sharks and planet earth. Are
you ready for the challenge? To do this you will need to take on an
investigative role to find out what you can about what is happening to sharks
and why this mission has been created to save them."
You will need to add some links. 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
SHARK SEARCH – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.sbceo.k12.ca.us/~aliso/Final/Sharksearch1.html
A webquest on sharks for 5th grade
students. "You have been asked by the Santa Barbara Sea Center to choose a
shark for the new shark exhibit. You must quickly become an expert on sharks, so
that you can: • Pass the marine biology exam on sharks • Select a shark •
Persuade the selection committee to choose your shark • Tell the Sea Center how
to create a healthy habitat for that shark." You’ll have to replace some
links. Good
SHARKS: WHAT’S ON THE MENU? – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.mcvts.org/ettc/mentoring/sharks.htm
A webquest for grades 5-8 on sharks. "After
learning about different types of sharks and how they live, you will create a
short story about meeting a shark. You will need to convince the shark why you
would not make a good meal and offer the shark an alternate menu option."
Good
TAKE A BITE OUT OF OCEAN INFO! – WEBQUEST
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
TO HUNT OR NOT TO HUNT: BOWHEAD WHALE HUNTING
WEBQUEST NEW URL!
http://gallagher-family.com/curriculum/webquests/bowhead/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
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
UNDER THE SEA – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://questgarden.com/20/95/1/060403154150/
A webquest for grades 3-5 on the oceans. "You
are now a Marine Biologist looking in the ocean, for many different ocean
creatures. You need to find 10 different sea creatures. By the end of this
activity you will know at least 10 different ocean animals and what they look
like." Good
WELCOME TO YOUR OCEAN QUEST! – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://teacherportfolio.indstate.edu/dbohnert/new_page_1.htm
A webquest on marine life for middle school
students. "What oceanic creatures are more important to the environment-
dolphins or phytoplankton? You will have 4 class periods to
gather information about oceanic creatures. On the fifth class day you
will present your PowerPoint presentation to a class. You are
to complete the following two tasks: I.) Research
reliable scientific internet sites, such as the the PowerPoint I created and
sites listed on the resources page, to learn about the affects that well-known
creatures of the ocean (whales, dolphins, etc.) have on the environment versus
phytoplankton's affects on the environment. Be a "true
Oceanographer" and take clean, accurate notes in a notebook specifically used
for this project that are easily legible. This will be your journal which
will be graded by your head Oceanographer (myself) at the end of the project.
II.) Create and present a PowerPoint presentation about the effects of each of
the creatures researched (phytoplankton must be included) to a classroom of an
unrelated subject." You’ll need to replace some of the links. Good
WHALING LIFE – WEBQUEST
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 #856-935-7510 x8508 or email: avactr@salemnj.org with questions or suggestions for future web site lists. The site list is also posted on our website http://www.cumbavac.org
June 2011
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