High schoolers investigate the protein cytochrome c in an attempt to use its genetic chemistry to study possible evolutionary relationships between organisms. The lesson integrates technology with the use computers to perform DNA analysis.

Students explore oceans. For this science lesson plan, students locate oceans, seas and continents of the world, identify ocean-related occupations, and complete activities pertaining to food chains as well as pollution.

Students are employees of a unit of the United Nations, they are responsible for coordinating disaster relief after a major disaster (the 2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami) occurs. The agency needs to understand the situation in each...

Students study estuaries and compare several ones in the U.S. In this estuary lesson students interpret data and compare the distribution of different species. 

Students explore the role scientists play in research. They research current important areas of scientific interest. They write about how this issue could affect them. They create posters about their chosen scientific issues.

In this influential scientists worksheet, students read the definitions of 19 science professions. From 4 choices, students choose the correct name of the job that fits the definition. Example: studies birds (ornithologist).

Ninth graders read text imbedded in this plan and find the answers to 3 questions: Why is the Great Barrier Reef one of the natural wonders of the world? What value does the reef offer Australia's economy? How is the reef being damaged?

Jack Kerouac's cult classic, On the Road, is the focus of this resource designed for teachers

So you want to be a Marine Scientist? Learn about the Marine Science field and the career planning process.

This resource provides infromation about careers in marine mammal biology.

Oceanography is a very competitive career field. Explore the wide range of careers in marine science from Palomar College and how you can begin preparing to secure one of job openings.

Are you interested in becoming a US Marine? Explore military careers and find out what the Marine Corps is all about.

Description of the career of marine farm supervisor, including nature of work, outlook and earnings (in New Zealand), training and working conditions. Includes profile of a working manager of an off-shore seafood farm.

What does an oceanographer do and study? This site looks at what marine scientists and students do and the research expeditions they take part in.

Do you have a passion for marine animals? Explore ways to turn your passion into a professional career in marine science.

Do you want to get started in preparing for a career in oceanography? Explore resources to start the career planning process.

Different careers in the Canadian Navy are profiles here through the eyes of people doing the jobs.

Are you interested in an ocean related career? Explore the variety of career opportunities that are available in underwater technology.

Site sponsored by Seaworld and Busch Gardens discusses what it's like to work with animals at their parks as well as zoo careers in general.

Explore this list of close to fifty science careers with a connection and focus on environmental science. Also compare average salaries of each.

Dive into a greater understanding of the oceans by tagging along on this exploration of the oceans.

Resource describes jobs in the maritime industry, ways to get training for various career paths in the industry, and employment opportunities. Links to Maritime Museum websites are included.

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.

What fun to have a career as a scuba diver! Find out about the life of a commercial diver and the options open in such a career. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a commercial diver, as well as the...