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\nWhat do You Know About Marine Biology\n

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\nShow me what you know about the sea. Learners answer 10 questions about marine biology. The questions range from what evidence points to the origin of life to the biggest threat to oceans.\n
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\nWhat is Marine Biology?\n

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\nA marine environment covers the majority of the earth but is arguably the least understood. Teach young scientists about the characteristics of oceans and ocean species using an interactive online lesson. The in-person or remote learning...\n
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\n\"Life\n\n
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\nLife in the Crystal Palace\n

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\nMarine biologists research sea ice communities. Assign some groups to construct paper models of sea ice communities in winter, and some to construct models of them in summer. The lesson is simplistic, but the Internet resources provided...\n
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\nMagazine Project\n

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\nGroups of students create magazines that contain stories and images of one aspect of the ocean, and ocean life. The expectations for the final products are quite high, so this lesson will require some effort to properly implement. A...\n
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\nExploring Marine Ecosystems in the Caribbean and Maine\n

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\nStudents compare the marine habitats of Maine and the Caribbean using temperature, tides, ocean currents, latitude and longitude. In this marine ecosystems lesson, students analyze maps to complete graphic organizers that evaluate the...\n
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\nOceans in Motion\n

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\nThis simple lesson introduces children to basic marine life as well as to show them the necessity of protecting aquatic environments. Some famous marine life animals are introduced via vocabulary words, then children cut out pictures of...\n
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\nSeaweeds\n

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\nMarine biology beginners learn about the different types of seaweed in this collection of slides. It covers the general structure of seaweed, and then describes the differences among green, brown, and red algae. The presentation...\n
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\nWhat do You Know About Life on Earth?\n

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\nHumans have only inhabited the earth for a fraction of the time that life has existed. Young scientists explore the facts about the emergence of life on Earth with an interactive resource. While highlighting different types of life, the...\n
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\nMarine & Aquatic Habitats Activities - Terrestrial Forests vs. Kelp Forests\n

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\nStudents discuss concept and specificity of habitats, both marine and terrestrial, list similarities and differences in the habitats of a kelp forest and a terrestrial forest, compare types of organisms that occupy corresponding types of...\n
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\nThe Dead Zone: A Marine Horror Story\n

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\nPupils graph dissolved oxygen versus depth using data taken from NECOP Program. In this marine science lesson, students explain the causes of hypoxia. They recommend possible solutions to this problem.\n
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\nEdible Algae\n

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\nLearners acquire an awareness and appreciation for the value of the organisms in the Protist Kingdom. They identify common Protists, name them and list some common products that contain marine algae.\n
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\nMonitoring Life In The Rocky Intertidal Ecosystem\n

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\nLearners investigate marine life by researching aquatic organisms on the Internet. In this oceanography lesson, students monitor algae and animals of the ocean by identifying their population and habitat on data sheet ID cards. Learners...\n
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\nKelp Forest Habitat\n

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\nWhat forest is in the ocean? The class watches a video that introduces the kelp forest and the parts of kelp. Learners dive into the ocean and see what different species live near the canopy, the midwater, and the bottom of the kelp...\n
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\nHow Diverse is That?\n

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\nCompare various types of biological diversity in a coral reef and calculate a numeric indicator that describes the diversity found in coral communities. Your class can work in groups to look at the abundance and distribution data of...\n
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\nLand Plants and Algae\n

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\nStudents compare and contrast algae and land plants. In this plant lesson students discover what algae and land plants require for growth. The students discuss experimental design. The students experiment with different treatments of...\n
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\nCoral Bleaching\n

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\nWhat is coral bleaching? Tackle a trendy topic with a narrated animation. Through a combination of video and illustration, the narrator introduces viewers to a coral reef, then goes inside a coral polyp to show its symbiotic relationship...\n
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\nSea Connections\n

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\nStudents, after locating different marine habitats on a globe, play a card game about ecosystems, food webs and organisms.\n
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\nNutrient Enrichment vs. Oxygen Depletion\n

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\nStudents investigate how excess nutrients enter a body of water, and the harmful effects they have on aquatic organisms.\n
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\nStart at the Very Beginning\n

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\nStudents explore ocean ecosystems. For this cross curriculum art and oceans lesson, students create a collage featuring three-finger algae using sand paper, tissue paper, and construction paper.\n
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\nGlacier Bay - The Kelp Forest\n

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\nFew people get to visit Alaska's Glacier Bay, and fewer yet go underwater to explore its kelp forest. Through this presentation, viewers get to do just that! In the process, they learn about the simple structure of kelp and the diverse...\n
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\nSaved by a Shark\n

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\nStudents explore the marine ecosystem and the importance of sharks. In this shark instructional activity, students look at photos of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and discuss the animals that live there. They discuss...\n
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\nEvery Square Inch Counts\n

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\nLearners monitor the abundance of organisms in photograph quadrats. In this environmental monitoring lesson, students view pictures of rocky intertidal and subtidal marine zones and discuss the importance of monitoring organism...\n
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\nSea Turtle Challenge\n

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\nIn this sea turtles worksheet, students read 9 definitions that pertain to words about sea turtles. From four choices, students select the word that best matches each meaning.\n
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\nThe Lovable (and Lethal) Sea Lion\n

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\nWhat lives in the ocean, has ears, walks on all fours, and can reach a top speed of 18 miles an hour? Why, the sea lion, of course! A cute, animated video introduces viewers to the majestic aquatic mammal.\n
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