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Students explore the complexity of ocean exploration and the technological applications and capabilities required for ocean exploration. They consider the importance of teamwork in scientific research projects. Full Review »
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Students identify the three realms of the Arctic Ocean, and describe the relationships between these realms. They identify major factors that limit primary productivity in the Arctic Ocean. Full Review »
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Students investigate ocean explorations. They conduct Internet research, and create a chronological timeline of various ocean explorations. Full Review »
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Students investigate the benefits of ocean exploration. They conduct Internet research, identify expeditions, and answer questions using information from their website research. Full Review »
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Students explore through experimentation molecular biology techniques that scientists use to explore Earth's deep oceans. Full Review »
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Students research the methods and tools used in ocean exploration. They, in groups, simulate an ocean exploration and consider what tools facilitate the exploration's objectives. Full Review »
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Students investigate the tools and technology used in ocean exploration. They participate in a simulated ocean exploration trip, take samples from a simulated ocean, complete dive logs, and analyze the results. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students explore the last frontier on Earth - the ocean. After gathering information on the ocean's physical features, resources, and ecology, the students debate the merits of developing ocean resources and building undersea human habitats. Full Review »
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Students discover the uniqueness of deep sea hydrothermal vent organisms through an exploration of the NOAA Galapagos Rift Expedition. They study the genetics and evolution of a shrimp species that lives near the vents then they design another species of shrimp that could survive in a different portion of the rift. Full Review »
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Students are told that ocean exploration is a relatively new science. They are asked: What may have kept scientist from exploring the deep sea prior to the mid-to late 1800s? They write in their journals on the topic: You have been invited to join scientists who will explore the ocean floor. They will spend time aboard a small submarine. Will you join the team? Explain why or why not? Full Review »

