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The Franklin Institute
Treasures@sea: Exploring the Ocean Through Literature
This extensive resource consists of learning activities that integrate language arts with oceanography. Each activity is based on one of seven books about the ocean and are written to be adaptable. Includes writing activities, games and...
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Underwater Exploration Timeline
Use this interactive tool to discover the history and advancements of underwater exploration through time. Follow the timeline from ancient divers to diving suits to scuba diving to submarines, famous people, and more.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Webcast: Live Deep Sea Exploration via E/v Nautilus
Oceanographer Dr. Bob Ballard is interviewed in a webcast to highlight the purpose and experiences of his deep sea explorations. Ballard has teams on a ship studying in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean researching hydrothermal...
NOAA
Noaa: Ship Okeanos Explorer: "America's Ship for Ocean Exploration"
Follow teams of scientists as they explore marine life and habitats of the deep ocean. Covers past and current expeditions in various regions of the world. Includes webcasts, videos, lesson plans and modules, and career resources. An...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Whoi: Oceanography Careers
Do you want to get started in preparing for a career in oceanography? Explore resources to start the career planning process.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: On Exploring the Oceans
Ocean explorer Robert Ballard takes us on a mindbending trip to hidden worlds underwater, where he and other researchers are finding unexpected life, resources, and even new mountains. He makes a case for serious exploration and mapping....
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: Ice Ages: Glaciers Advance and Retreat
Why have we had ice ages in the past? This resource explores the reasons why the earth's climate has repeatedly changed to create ice ages. A quiz is available to check your understanding.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: The Arctic: Exploration Timeline
This interactive timeline traces the history of Arctic exploration from 330BC to 2000AD.
University of South Florida
Project Oceanography: Single Celled Organisms [Pdf]
In this lesson, students explore three kinds of symbiotic relationships involving unicellular organisms. They will also look more closely at the relationship between zooxanthellae and coral, and the importance of nitrogen-fixing bacteria...
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Careers in Oceanography
Oceanography is a very competitive career field. Explore the wide range of careers in marine science from Palomar College and how you can begin preparing to secure one of job openings.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Oology: Expeditions
This student module includes short, informational text, images, interactive games, and quizzes about ocean exploration.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: History of Oceanography
An interactive timeline will guide you through the history of oceanography. The timeline stretches from 30,000 BCE to the present.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: Deep Sea Biology
What organisms can survive depths of 2,000 meters or more? Explore the strange creatures that occupy these depths. View a slideshow of deep-sea animals. This site also has a detailed diagram showing the biozones of the ocean.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science: Exploring the Oceans
How do scientists collect information from the dark, cold depths of the ocean? Learn how scientists approach the problems of underwater exploration using remote sensing.
Other
Sea Sky: Explore the Sea
Climb aboard this submarine and explore the sea. This site has pictures and information about the oceans, coral reefs, as well as famous explorers of the deep. You can also play interactive games.
NOAA
Noaa: Submersibles
Learn more about the technology that's involved in oceanography. This resource contains descriptions and pictures of thirteen different submersibles and remotely operated vehicles.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sylvia Earle, ph.d.
Site provides biographical information on scientist, Earle, Earle. This article talks about her childhood, education, and work "in the forefront of deep ocean exploration."
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet
Detailed website that was a companion to a 1995 traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian. Links to lesson plans and other educational materials are at the bottom of the page. Enter the exhibition to explore the world of the ocean.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Geostories: Voyages Across the Ocean
Use this GeoStory in formal or informal instruction to provide information about the voyages of numerous historical navigators and explorers. This GeoStory helps students understand the importance of ocean exploration in contributing to...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Ocean Careers Exploration
Investigate careers in oceanography and marine exploration. Create a report on the life, education and career of a member of the Ocean Adventures Expedition team and present it in a creative way.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Department of Oceanography
Explore and study the world of Oceanography at Florida State University
Boise State University
Boise State University: Ocean Exploration: Abyssopelagic (Abyssal) Zone
Learn about the very cold, dark region of the ocean known as the abyss. Includes information on the origin of the name of this ocean zone, as well as information on its depth and animal life.
Other
Rutgers Marine & Coastal Sciences: Cool Classroom
Students and teachers can explore the work of marine scientists and observe the ocean from their computers. Learn about Rutgers Coastal Ocean Observation Laboratory, discover why oceanography is important, and see what life is like in...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Geostories: Ocean Exploration
This Geostory illustrates pivotal events in undersea understanding.