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- 3rd - 5th
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Students describe marine biology/biologists; explore the life and work of Tierney Thys; describe how technological advances help us study the ocean and its life forms; identify and describe some lesser-known ocean species, and create murals. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students engage in this introduction to an integrated marine science unit which culminates in an early fall trip to Hammocks Beach State Park. The unit is designed to hook students into science and provide joyful learning across the curriculum. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explain the different types of marine coasts and where they are located in the United States and its territories. They explain and identify some of the life forms that inhabit different marine coastal regions. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students explain polarization vision and why some animals have it while others do not. They examine the reasons why it would be helpful for marine organisms to have polarized light. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students work in pairs to participate in a simulation of animal tracking. They consider the application of animal tracking in relation to commercial, conservation and scientific research fields. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students observe a Powerpoint demonstration about sea turtles. In groups, they conduct simulated experiments in shrimp trawling by using candies in cups of water to represent sea animals. Using a spoon as a net, they examine the animals caught in the spoon which have assigned candy colors. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students research the evolutionary adaptations of marine birds and how these unique characteristics play into basic survival. They consider whether protecting the habitat of aquatic birds is as important as saving a better-known animal, such as the dolphin. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate the concept of tracking and spatial movements of animals in relation to the environment in which they live. They participate in an interactive activity by tracking one another over a pre-defined region, record the foraging path on a map, and compare the various spatial movements. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss problem of marine debris in ocean, identify major sources of marine debris, research potential effects of this debris on marine life, and describe specific actions people can take to reduce or eliminate these dangers to marine life. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study the different types of marine coasts. They explore where they are located in the United States and its territories. They examine the difference between primary and secondary marine coasts and how they are formed. Full Review »
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