Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Designing Tools for Ocean Exploration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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.
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Texas A&M University

Story Time: Discover Scientists' Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th
Read very accessible biographies of thirteen scientists in many fields including medicine, paleontology, genetics, chemistry, physiology, marine biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and natural selection. Emphasis is on the scientists'...
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NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Science Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the different types of ocean related careers that are available and how you can make a difference without having to be a professional.
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Other

In Memory of a Great Environmentalist

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview with Cousteau that is focused on conservation of the oceans. He addresses the issue of human population growth and the problems it is causing and will cause.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Ocean Careers Exploration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.