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- 3rd - 5th
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Students demonstrate that, although we sometimes can neither smell nor taste them, many ingredients in our foods and household products come from the sea. They also investigate food eat to determine algae derivatives they contain. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify some consumer goods that come from the ocean. They classify these items into groups, identify their source, and calculate the cost of buying such goods. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students complete a variety of activities to explore both positive and negative effects of microorganisms. They, in groups, engage in a series of experiments which illustrate the effects of certain molds. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students create concept maps and classify various food items as either producers or consumers in a food web. In small groups, the research the ingredients found in various food items noting the autotrophic content. 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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- 7th - 12th
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Students research how: The ocean is the source of many materials, from ores mined from its depths to relaxing mineral salts for a bath. Exquisite mother-of-pearl inlay, decorative shells, and pearl jewelry are found in gift shops worldwide. The ocean is also important resources for food worldwide. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students compare and contrast the different characteristics of animal-like, plant-like, and fungus-like protists. They list examples and describe the characteristics shared by the three protist groups. They create a brochure or slideshow presentation to highlight the three types of protists. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students describe how microorganisms are helpful in the environment with the role of being decomposers. They also research how microbes are used in positive ways by different industries. Students also conduct several lab activities to find some of the influences of microbes. Full Review »

