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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the reasons for bioluminescence by conducting a simulation and viewing pictures of bioluminescent marine animals on the Web. They conclude by pretending to be deep sea divers and writing journal entries. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students describe major features of cold seep communities, and list at least five organisms typical of these communities. They infer probable trophic relationships among organisms typical of cold-seep communities and the surrounding environment. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students explore the physical location of deep water habitats along the Hudson Shelf Valley and in Hudson Canyon. They study the basic characteristics of the mesopelagic and bathypelagic zones with regard to depth, temperature, pres Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore recent advances in the study of sea life and how the people who do it may ultimately affect the sea-its health and inhabitants. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify the characteristics of an extreme environment in the deep ocean and consider what organisms need to survive in these elements. They research sampling and data collection methods in this environment. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine how the Mariana Trench's natural assets could affect communities worldwide. They analyze a map, identify the location and features of the Mariana Trench, explore various websites, and create a public awareness poster advocating the importance of the Mariana Trench. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students participate in a variety of station activities as they explore the adaptations that deep-sea fish have developed in order to survive the harsh conditions found within the deep-sea environment. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students review the three different marine environments: coral reefs, open ocean and bottom ocean. They create large dioramas of these environments using larger moving and appliance boxes. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students compare and contrast deep sea and shallow water coral reefs. They describe the three types of coral in deep sea coral reefs. They discover why there is a need to protect the coral reefs for the future. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students examine and identify the characteristics of the four zones of the ocean. They discover the amount of diversity in marine habitats. They also explore the adaptations organisms have that have allowed them to survive. Full Review »
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