Students lay out transect lines beside a local stream or river. There they record species of plants and insects living around the stream. By doing so, students explore how to use transect sampling techniques, use a variety of methods to...

Young scholars research a Marine Protected Area and determine the species' that benefit from its protection.  In this marine lesson plan students present their findings to the class using PowerPoint.

Students gather information on a kelp forest and identify species in that ecosystem.  In this underwater ecosystem lesson students gather data, give an oral presentation and create a poster.

Tenth graders examine conservation and research a type of fish that is under environmental stress.  In this conservation instructional activity students create a pamphlet about the conservation of a marine organism.

Students study the 'Marine Protected Areas' process.  In this ocean instructional activity students work in groups, conduct research and present it to the class.

Young scholars study marine life by role playing animal interactions.  In this marine animal lesson students create a diorama on animal behavior. 

Young scholars study the diversity of marine life and their habitats.  In this aquatic ecosystems lesson students complete a lab activity and experiment. 

Students study the different types of coastlines and their territories. In this marine coasts lesson students identify life forms that are in the coastal regions. 

Young scholars discover what is needed to program an underwater robot to complete a course of action.  In this robot archaeologist lesson students design an archaeological strategy of an underwater vehicle. 

Students explore importance of marine or aquatic habitats, and investigate habitat characteristics and conditions required by various organisms to ensure survival. They then select an animal to study and design an artificial habitat...

Sudents examine the types of instruments that can be used for marine navigation and position-finding. They practice using an astrolabe to solve trigonometric problems.

Students explore the diversity of different marine sanctuaries.  For this biodiversity lesson students work in groups to explore a sanctuary.

Young scholars study about an autonomous underwater vehicle and explain the strategies that it uses to locate and map hydrothermal vents. In this marine navigation lesson students design a program for an AUV survey.

Students explore how marine archaeologists use data to draw inferences about shipwrecks.  In this marine archeology lesson students plot the position of a vessel, draw inferences about a shipwreck and explain the possible circumstances...

Students examine mammals understanding what a mammal is and reviewing the eleven mammal groups. In this science instructional activity, students play a game known as Mystery Mammal Game. Yet, first students research about the mammal and...

Students 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...

Students read journal entries to discover the dangers to marine life and environments. Using the internet, they research an organism or habitat in depth. They write a report about why they are endangered and write a letter to their...

Students create various models that help them comprehend the underwater capabilities of marine animals and humans.

Students study the relationship of form and function in the marine environment.

Students read and analyze journal entries about the marine life in a lagoon. Using the information, they use the internet to research one organism more throughly. They write a report based on the organism and the questions provided to...

Pupils read journals about marine life in a lagoon. Using that information, they choose one organism to research on the internet. They write a report about the organism and answer the questions provided. They share their information...

Learners read journal entries to discover the dangers to marine life and environments. Using the internet, they research an endangered organism or habitat in depth. They list the reasons why they are endangered and write a letter to...

Students analyze journal entries to discover the dangers to marine life and environments. Using the internet, they research an organism or habitat in depth. They identify the reasons why it is endangered and write a letter to their...

Pupils select a topic, perform the necessary research, and create an article for the Earth Rangers' Club Newsletter. The themes of the marine life and the environment focus the work being done in the lesson.