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Scripps Institution of Oceanography Marine Research Scientists here are conducting more than 300 active research projects. This overview briefly describes some of those that most directly benefit society. The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Ho Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students examine Greek and Roman mythology concerning the oceans and humankind's relationship with them, and create presentations to share with classmates. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students identify saltwater and freshwater habitats and the resources found in them. They compare and contrast the two habitats and discuss their findings. They discover the resources bodies of water can provide. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students examine the characteristics of streams and rivers. They identify the types of resources lakes, ponds and oceans provide. They ask questions to complete the lesson. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore the importance of oceans in supporting life on earth and identify resources obtained from the ocean. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students work in groups to research ocean currents and create posters with their findings. They locate the patterns and names of major ocean currents and identify them on a map. Students also use red pencil to show ocean currents on a map. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore relationships among organisms involved in ocean food chains to investigate interdependence of the organisms. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students study the topography of the ocean floor. They determine its ever changing nature as they examine currents and trade winds. They write paragraph describing how the winds might affect land formations after the discussion of ocean currents. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students take this course as an introduction to the aspects of marine geology and oceanography that affect the environment and marine resources. Topics include estuarine oceanography and sediments, eutrophication of coastal waters, primary productivity, waves and tides, sea level history, glacial geology of coastal Maine, and an introduction to plate tectonics. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students work together to determine a new site for a harbor. Using the Internet, they research the impact of an oil spill on the oceans and wildlife. They present their findings to the class and a solution to the problem. Full Review »
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