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\nWhy Biodiversity Is Good For The Economy\n

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\nVariety is the spice of life! Biodiversity is important for the health of ecosystemsand also the health of industries like timber and agriculture. Junior conservationists learn the link between biodiversity and profitability in a short,...\n
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\n\"What\n\n
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\nWhat Shapes a MPA?\n

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\nStudents identify the three types of MPA in California. In this marine science lesson, students analyze information provided to design a new MPA. They justify their reasoning in class.\n
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\n\"Empty\n\n
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\nEmpty Oceans\n

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\nIn groups of four, pupils brainstorm about seafood. They view the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch website to examine the problems caused by the seafood industry. Learners are then brought back together to discuss what they...\n
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\n\"Seaworld\n\n
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\nSeaworld Science Activity\n

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\nA fun collection of activities about marine life would be a great addition to your elementary science unit. From cute penguins to scary sharks, the unit features crafts, experiments, and basic research projects that will teach your...\n
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\nTo Fish or Not to Fish?\n

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\nLearners demonstrate the decision-making process for marine reserves designations. In this role-playing lesson plan students analyze maps and data relating to a proposed reserve. They formulate the best decisions based on overall issues.\n
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\n\"Tale\n\n
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\nTale of a Tuna\n

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\nJunior marine biologists access the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas' data on Atlantic Bluefin Tuna catches. As they analyze the data, they answer three questions. Background information and links to...\n
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\n See Turtles Nest! See Turtles Hatch!\n

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\nStudents graph data of sea turtles hatching rates from Watamu/Malindi Marine National Park and Reserve in Kenya.  In this math instructional activity, students use real life science data to calculate mean and median...\n
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\nMarine Debris Module\n

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\nLearners analyze issues related to the Hawaiian Islands. They examine previous studies by real scientists and create their own study. They use the results of their study to take action in their local community.\n
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\nIntroduction to Coral Reefs\n

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\nStudents identify locations of coral reefs, both in the water and around the globe, identify relative depth of corals in the ocean by observing behavior of cold and warm saltwater, and create models of coral reefs.\n
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\nBeach Cleanup at a Local Beach\n

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\nStudents participate in an environmental clean-up activity. In this environmental lesson, students travel to a local beach. Working in small teams, students collect trash from the local beach. Returning to school, students sort the trash...\n
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\nPhytoplankton and Ocean Color\n

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\nFifth graders identify function of phytoplankton in the biospere by conducting experiments and simulations and reading for information. They detect the presence of phytoplankton in bodies of water by examining ocean in satellite images...\n
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\n\"Seafood:\n\n
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\nSeafood: For the Love of Fish\n

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\nLearners role play a scenario specific to decision making in seafood management and conservation. In this marine science lesson, students estimate seafood consumption in their state. They recommend new regulations for better fishery...\n
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\n\"Oyster\n\n
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\nOyster Gardens - No Soil Required!\n

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\nExplore the practice of oyster gardening. Because oysters play a vital role in marine ecosystems and their populations have declined, biologists are transplanting oyster seed to repopulate reefs. After learning about this practice,...\n
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\nMarine & Aquatic Habitats Activities - Tidal Pools\n

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\nStudents analyze the survival needs of different organisms and the conditions in a particular area that can affect these survival rates.\n
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\nMonitor Marine Migrants\n

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\nYoung scholars, in groups, track the seasonal journey of a species, such as a shorebird, sea turtle, or marine mammal, using various sources of migration data\n
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\nTreasures in Jeopardy\n

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\nStudents study how coral reefs can be protected from humans and their activities.  In this conservation lesson students explain the benefits of coral reefs and what humans can do to help protect them. \n
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\nWho Takes Care of the Maya Forest Corridor?\n

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\nFirst graders study the animals in the Maya Forest Reserve. In this conservation lesson, 1st graders create a graph to compare the environment of animals to their own. They design a 3D model of these two environments.\n
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\n\"Aquatic\n\n
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\nAquatic Life\n

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\nStudents explore aquatic life. In this science instructional activity, students visit an aquatic ecosystem and collect animals found there. Students create a food chain for the aquatic ecosystem.\n
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\nCaught in a Net\n

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\nStudents read and discuss the bycatch of the sea and the economic impact of taking bycatch away. In this bycatch lesson plan, students discuss the rights of fisherman and observe pictures of sea animals.\n
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\nIron Fertilization - Pumping Iron\n

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\nThe theory that adding iron to ocean water may increase phytoplankton ability to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is examined. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is monitoring conditions off the California coast to...\n
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\n\"Aquaculture\n\n
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\nAquaculture Productions Systems Quiz\n

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\nFor this aquaculture system worksheet, students complete 14 true or false and fill in the blanks questions. They rank 4 systems in order of intensity.\n
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\nRapa River Watch\n

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\nAssess the risk of introducing a non-native species of snail to four different estuaries. Lab groups conduct research as habitat evaluation and present their conclusions to the class. The resource has a comprehensive booklet containing...\n
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\nTreasures in Jeopardy\n

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\nIn small groups, middle schoolers research deep-sea coral reefs and design a poster to educate the public about their importance. They compare them to shallow-water reefs and consider the impact of bottom-trawl fishing. Many internet...\n
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\nFighting Conservation Crime\n

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\nStudents identify and interpret the evolution and sources of law in Canada. Students compare and contrast the legal rights and responsibilities of individuals, groups, and organizations in Canadian society. Students write a one-page...\n
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