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Students perform experiments to examine whether trash can float, blow around, or wash away. The effects of these characteristics on the presence of marine debris in the environment are then discussed. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore 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. They investigate different careers in ocean study. Full Review »
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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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- 3rd - 12th
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Students identify basic marine species native to New Jersey. They participate in a hands-on demonstration in which they trace species through a food web using string. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students study careers in marine science and technology. They examine the responsibilities, aptitudes, and schooling needed to follow this career path. They produce a pamphlet, brochure or handout to share their research information with the class. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students discuss careers related to aquatic or marine science. They write a report called "A Day in the Life of a (blank)." After reports are completed, if possible a person working in the field of aquatic or marine science is invited to talk with the class. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students identify producers and consumers and construct a food chain from four marine ecosystems. They describe the delicate balance among organisms in each environment. In groups, students discuss the human activities that upset the balance in marine environments. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students define predator. They are able to describe the marine reef ecosystem. Students demonstrate understanding of how a disruption to the food chain can have a ripple effect through an ecosystem. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students conduct a debate about the impacts of establishing a Marine Protected Area. They research areas that have already been designated MPAs and then play the roles of different groups of stakeholders for the debate. Full Review »
