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Construct a Buoyant Scuba Diver
Groups of young oceanographers get to use action figures to experiment with the property of buoyancy! This memorable lesson plan provides detailed background information, a link to the laboratory worksheet, and thorough instruction...
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How Diverse is That?
Compare 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...
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Aquatic Roots
Young scientist use reference materials to research various local aquatic plants and or animals to find out whether they are natives or exotics. They investigate their impacts on people, other animals and the environment. Students...
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Dead Zones: Why Are the Waters Dying?
Students investigate the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems. They read and discuss an article, identify the effects of pollution on marine life, conduct research on local nutrient pollution, and conduct local water quality studies.
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The Blue Mud Shrimp Mystery - Newport, Oregon
In 2003, there was an unprecedented decline in the population of Blue Mud Shrimp up in Oregon. This presentation gives many of the facts, and theories that were developed as to why the population took such a dive. Excellent photographs...
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Long Island Beach Life
Have your class learn about marine life through this resource. This comprehensive lesson has learners discuss marine life, learn key vocabulary, discuss environmental concerns, and play games related to migration and predator/prey...
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Playing it Safe
Take a look at some special animal defenses that marine creatures use by asking learners to complete this learning exercise. Pupils look at the drawing and match each animal to a description of its attribute. Learners then draw and name...
Australian Geological Survey
Nautiloid Model
At a glance, this cut-out paper model of a nautiloid looks promising. Know, however, that it requires manual dexterity for cutting out neatly and for folding and attaching the tabs. This particular mollusk model is quite difficult to...
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Getting Around in the Water
Young scientists who are learning about the variety of environments that animals live in use a activity in order to choose animals that live, primarily, in water environments. There are eight pictures on the activity, and learners must...
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Jellyfish Crossword
In this jellyfish worksheet, students read 10 clues that pertain to jellyfish. Students find the word in the word bank that best fits each clue and complete a crossword puzzle.
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Crab Multiple Choice Activity
For this crab worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice activity pertaining to crabs. Prior knowledge of crabs is assumed.
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Dolphins Crossword Puzzle
In this dolphins worksheet, students analyze 10 clues pertaining to dolphins. Students fit the answers from the word box into a crossword puzzle.
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Marine Fisheries Management
Almost 200 slides make this a vast collection! It is a quirky collection, titled "Marine Fisheries Management," but having little to do with that occupation. What you will find are two-toned blue backgrounds with no pictures, but a few...
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Animals A to Z: Urchin
In this sea urchin worksheet, 3rd graders will add pages to their "animal books." Students will read 10 facts about a sea urchin to gain an understanding of the animal's characteristics.
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Animals A to Z: Shark
In this shark worksheet, 3rd graders will add pages to their "animal books." Students will read 10 facts about a shark to gain an understanding of the animal's characteristics.
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Animals A to Z: Sea Turtle
In this sea turtle worksheet, 3rd graders will add pages to their "animal books." Students will read 10 facts to gain an understanding of a sea turtle and its particular attributes.
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Animals A to Z: Octopus
In this octopus worksheet, 3rd graders will add pages to their "animal books." Students will read 10 facts to gain an understanding of an octopus and its particular attributes.
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Sea Turtle Challenge
For 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.
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Dolphin Vocabulary
In this dolphins worksheet, learners read 10 definitions of words that pertain to dolphins. Students match these definitions with vocabulary words in a word box.
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Jellyfish Word Search
In this jellyfish worksheet, learners analyze ten words in a word box that pertain to jellyfish. Students find these words in a word search puzzle.
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Lobster Word Search
In this lobster vocabulary worksheet, students analyze 10 words in a word box that pertain to lobsters. Students find each word in a word search puzzle.
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Starfish Reading Comprehension
In this starfish reading comprehension instructional activity, learners read a short information text about starfish. Students answer 4 fill in the blank questions and color a large starfish picture.
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Octopus Vocabulary
For this octopus worksheet, students read 10 definitions pertaining to the octopus and match them with the corresponding words.
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Ray Multiple Choice Activity
In this ray worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice activity pertaining to sea rays. Prior knowledge is assumed.