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Results: 273 Oceanography Lesson Plans

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Grade Range
5th
Rating
2 Stars

Students explore the ocean and explore conservation. The key topics covered include marine life, icebergs, and ocean pollution. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students research the five major sub disciplines of oceanography. They, in groups, list questions that each type of oceanographer would pose for a research project, then describe three research projects, and the type of oceanographer involved. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 5th
Rating
4 Stars

Students explore important discoveries that oceanographers have made and some areas that they are still investigating. They conclude by making posters explaining how oceanography is used and why it's important. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students define new vocabulary associated with oceanography. They locate and label the four oceans. They also identify features of the ocean floor. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students research career areas within the field of oceanography. They read interviews of people who work in these fields and discuss how the fields are similar. They write a paragraph or more telling what career choice sounded most appealing to them and why. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students investigate various careers in the field of oceanography. They conduct Internet research, record data on a spreadsheet, write a justification to explain why someone should accept a position found online, and write a letter to a company. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students identify differences between jobs and careers, and identify career areas within the broad field of oceanography. They research, compare and contrast requirements needed to become a practitioner of various oceanographic career fields, determine high school courses that would be most beneficial for someone planning oceanography career, and create computer-based group projects relating to an oceanographic career. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students investigate various careers in the field of oceanography. They create a resume, develop a hypothetical company, create a brochure or web page, plan an ad campaign, or write an article about a teacher that has influenced them. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students identify the accomplishments in oceanography from 17th-19th century, construct a time line with the scientists in chronological order, and discuss the parallels of oceanographic contributions with those in other areas of science or history. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th
Rating
4 Stars

Students choose a topic for an Oceanography report, discuss copyright law and the need to cite sources. They use the bibliography sheet gather information and graphics. Students complete a research project using research, word-processing, and graphics skills. Full Review »