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\n\"Massif\n\n
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\nMassif Mystery\n

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\nAfter reviewing plate tectonic theories and the discovery of both the Atlantis Massif and the Lost City hydrothermal vents, earth science learners complete a worksheet and participate in discussions about what the types of rock found...\n
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\n\"Friend,\n\n
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\nAs a result of this lesson, upper elementary ocean explorers will be able to describe several interrelationships: symbiosis, mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. They learn that the biological richness is increased near seamounts and...\n
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\n\"Wave\n\n
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\nWave Erosion Lab\n

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\nUsing a stream table, erosion enthusiasts examine how the density of sediment and how the slope of land contribute to the amount moved by waves. You will not be able to use this entire resource as is; there are teachers' names and...\n
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\nPlumbing the Deep-Using Sound Waves to See\n

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\nStudents explore and learn about the concept of echolocation. In this echolocation lesson plan, students explore how animals and engineers use echolocation (seeing under water) and sound waves to look and hear things under the deep water.\n
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\n\"Working\n\n
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\nWorking With Environmental Issues\n

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\nStudents consider the source of disease and parasites in West Africa. In this environmental issues lesson plan, students read \"Working with Environmental Issues,\" by Fred Koehler. Students participate in an activity that requires...\n
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\nWhat's That?\n

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\nMeant to be a simulation of a deep-sea exploration, this requires that another instructional activity be completed first. In that instructional activity, titled \"Animals of the Lost City,\" marine biology buffs construct murals of benthic...\n
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\n\"Down\n\n
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\nDown in the Dumps\n

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\nAfter an introduction to municipal sludge, middle school ecologists consider the pros and cons of dumping in the Hudson River Canyon. The class is split into two groups: one to debate in favor or dumping and one to debate against the...\n
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\n\"River\n\n
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\nRiver Run Through It\n

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\nWith vocabulary lists, worksheets, and more, this lesson sets learners on an exploration of the Hudson River area. They read an essay about the area, analyze a relief map of New York State, and complete a worksheet.\n
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\n\"Strange\n\n
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\nStrange Bugs\n

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\nAs individuals or in small groups, marine biologists research and discuss archaea and their unusual behavior as compared to bacteria. Teach them about the chemical makeup of the cell membrane of these strange organisms. This complex...\n
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\nLesson Plan fo The Magic Eyes of Little Crab\n

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\nInterested in a \"how and why\" story to read with young students? In this storytelling lesson, readers will discuss sea creatures, focusing on practicing new terminology through retelling the story. This resource provides a list of...\n
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\n\"Vocab-u-lous!\n\n
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\nVocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab\n

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\nIn this vocabulary worksheet, students decipher which word would complete the sentence best. All words begin with the letter \"G.\"\n
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\n\"Adaptation\n\n
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\nAdaptation Worksheet\n

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\nAdaptation or acclimation? Young ecologists determine which is being exemplified in twenty questions. When teaching about adaptations, make sure to talk about acclimation, a short-term learned response to a change in the surroundings....\n
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\nOne World Ocean\n

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\nStudents compare and contrast the properties of salt water in the oceans/seas and freshwater elsewhere on the planet. They also analyze mixing caused by currents in the ocean, including the effects of warm and cold water as well as with...\n
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\nSalinity\n

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\nStudents take a provided ocean Trivia Quiz in order to start a discussion of the ocean. They then perform an experiment on how the amount of salt in the ocean affects it and varies from ocean to ocean.\n
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\nFactors Affecting Ocean Currents\n

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\nStudents design and conduct an experiment to determine the effect of salinity and temperature changes in the movement of ocean currents. In this earth science lesson, students record observations and collect data. They share their...\n
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\nOceanography: Density: Designing a Hydrometer Lab\n

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\nStudents explore water density and design a hydrometer to measure density. This activity is part of Ocean World's home site and excellent resources and links are provided.\n
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\nConditions at Sea\n

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\nStudents examine wave formation. In this wave lesson, students discover how waves are formed and how the weather at sea is predicted. Students study ocean vocabulary and understand the Beaufort Wind Force Scale.\n
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\nSea and Ice Salinity\n

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\nStudents conduct an experiment.  In this salinity activity, students learn about sea ice, why it is important and how changing amounts can affect the sea.  Students conduct an experiment to find out the effects of salinity on...\n
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\nDensity and Convection Currents\n

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\nStudents listen as the teacher explains convection currents in the ocean. They experiment with finding a smoking match in the classroom with their eyes closed. Students discuss what might effect their ability to pinpoint the smoke...\n
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\nHow Wathersheds Work\n

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\nStudents describe a watershed. They identify factors that effect the flow of water within a watershed. They explain how water can flow from inland waterways to the ocean.\n
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\nThe Sun as the Driving Force of the Water Cycle\n

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\nStudents study the water cycle and how the sun is an important factor.  In this water cycle lesson students investigate how to desalinate water and explore the different densities of fresh versus saltwater.\n
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\nSalt Water vs. Fresh Water\n

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\nStudents explore why the oceans do not freeze. They explain why they think the Atlantic Ocean does not freeze. Students are given background information about what they are doing. They create a hypothesis about what they believe...\n
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\nModeling Estuaries\n

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\nStudents create a model estuary. In this modeling estuaries instructional activity, students identify characteristics and mix water of varying densities. Students form a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, and analyze the results.\n
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\nWeather, Sea Level Rise and Climate Change Course\n

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\nStudents explain the impact of glacial melting to global climate change. In this environmental science lesson, students design an experiment to investigate the effect of salinity change to melting glaciers. They share their results to...\n
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