Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Timing the Tides

For Students 3rd - 5th
Have you ever been to a tide pool during low tide? Some intertidal animals in the low tide zone are left in a tiny pool of water when the tides go out. Other intertidal animals that live in high tide zones may be left to dry out during...
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EL Education

El Education: Abc's of the Intertidal Zone High Tide

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This guide to the intertidal zone was created by 7th grade students in Portland, Maine, as part of a Learning Expedition called, "In the Zone." Each student was responsible for studying and researching a particular species within the...
Unit Plan
Other

Rutgers Marine & Coastal Sciences: Cool Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ocean Zones

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover more about the underocean environment at this site that surveys animals, environmental factors such as light and temperature, currents, animals, plants, and the like.
Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Ocean Unit Introduction

For Teachers K - 1st
This activity will introduce young students to oceans by looking at the animals, plants and water temperatures for different oceans.
Website
Other

Intertidal Zonation

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides users with a guide to tidepooling adventures along the Mendocino Coast. Users may visit each intertidal zone and observe the various organisms that live there.
Website
Tramline

Tramline: Salt Marshes Field Trip

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Travel with your students on a virtual field trip to learn about saltwater marshes!