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Cause of Ridges

For Students 9th - 10th
Details one man's explanation for the formation of mid-oceanic ridges.
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Www.lifeguardskils.co.uk

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about performing duties as a lifeguard. It has training tips, data, and a video.
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Ocean Trenches

For Students 9th - 10th
A rather detailed explanation of how trenches form and why. No graphics, but some interesting explanations as well as links to other sites and extensive reference list.
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Discovery Kids: Jimi Rock Undersea Adventures

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students can learn about the world's oceans in this safe, online, undersea world. Visit virtual dive sites, create characters, and play aquatic-themed games. Students can play some games free, or they can sign up for a membership for a...
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University of California: Ocean Drilling Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientists probe the ocean floor off Costa Rica and find evidence that may tell us more about what goes on in ocean trenches.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: The Water Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the movement of water from Earth's surface to the atmosphere with this site. Site describes the water cycle in words and with a diagram. Also explored on the page is the distribution of Earth's global water supply.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Aquatic Ecosystems: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try these five multiple-choice questions about aquatic ecosystems. After answers are submitted, students can review their mistakes.
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Beloit College: K 12 Geology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a good source of basic information about density currents in water. It includes simple activities you can do to demonstrate these currents.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: An Ocean Unit Exploring Simile and Metaphor

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Contains plans for four lessons that teach learners about similes and metaphors using ocean themed resources. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: An Ocean Unit Exploring Beginning Word Sounds

For Teachers K - 1st
Contains plans for four lessons that use an ocean theme to teach about alliteration. Uses the book "Look Who Lives in the Ocean" by Allen Baker or another similar book. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan...
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Oceans of the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
A set of illustrated fact pages, and some activity sheets, on coral reefs, tidal pools, and ocean ecosystems. Find maps, graphic organizers, and a movie link to tidal zones. Hyperlinks to specialized vocabulary words are also provided....
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Quoddy Loop: Tides

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives an in-depth description of the Quoddy Loop of Islands within the Bay of Fundy. This area has the greatest tidal range in the world. Learn what causes these massive tides.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Remora, Remora

For Students 9th - 10th
This poem describes an encounter with a suckerfish, otherwise referred to as a remora.
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Lunar and Planetary Institute: Oceans From Space

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of photographs from space-shuttle missions shows some features of oceanic circulation that simply cannot be seen from any other vantage point. This site is a great resource for many different topics of study.
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World Wildlife Fund for Nature

Wwf: Our Earth: Ecoregions: Habitats: Oceans

For Students 3rd - 8th
An introduction and overview of the ocean habitat, the largest habitat on Earth. Includes links to information about three animals that live in this habitat.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Earthlabs: Corals Unit Overview

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Six lab investigations on corals expose students to some of the most current scientific research, data, and visualizations in a way that allows them to become active participants in both learning about and conserving coral reefs.
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University of California

Scripps Institution of Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research. Their site provides up-to-date news headlines pertaining to oceanography, research conducted by the institute,...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Oil Spills

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how oil spills occur and how they can be cleaned up.
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Sydney Aquarium: Explore Our Zones

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a tour of the Sydney Aquarium and learn about the diverse aquatic environments.
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Careers New Zealand

Kiwi Careers: Marine Biologist

For Students 9th - 10th
This KiwiCareers site provides information regarding tasks and duties, working conditions, and other career related information for marine biologists.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Coastal Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How pollution creates dead zones in the ocean.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Coastal Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How pollution creates dead zones in the ocean.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Importance of the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How the oceans sustain life, are part of the water cycle, and moderate climate.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Instructor: Seashore Science

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Come and learn with this incredible seashore science resource. The content includes fun facts, experiments, reproducible activities, resources and more.