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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Dolphins

For Students K - 1st
Learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, conservation status, and other fun facts about this playful marine mammal.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Jean Michael Cousteau Ocean Adventures: Predator Protector

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great interactive game that allows players to guide three different threatened shark species to food and away from danger.
Unit Plan
Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Coral Reefs: Dissappearing Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
Why are the reefs disappearing? Use this site to explore the science behind the issue. Useful at several grade levels.
Website
Other

Eat the Invaders: Periwinkle

For Students 9th - 10th
Periwinkles are a non-native, or invasive, species of mollusk along the eastern coast of Canada and the United States. Learn about their habitat, the history of their invasion, and the kinds of damage they do to their new environment....
Handout
Other

Connecticut Deep: Loggerhear Sea Turtle

For Students 1st - 9th
A full description of the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle including information about physical characteristics, habitat range, reproduction, threats to its survival, and conservation efforts to help the species.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service: Loggerhead Sea Turtle

For Students 1st - 9th
Read about the current status of the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. This article takes an in-depth look at the conservations status and efforts underway to stop the decline in the turtle population.
Handout
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Abalone

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn some "cool facts" about abalone as you study its description and read about conservation efforts.
Website
Other

American Zoo and Aquarium Association: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. Content includes a wealth of educational...
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Loggerhead Sea Turtle

For Students 1st - 9th
Read facts about the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Also learn about its conservation status and current efforts to save and protect this species in the wild.
Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature: Otters

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover more about how otters live, what they eat and how they socialize when you visit this informative resource. This condensed site will benefit students who need help narrowing their research information.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Northern Elephant Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
A variety of information on Northern Elephant Seals, such as habitat, diet, conservation efforts and cool facts, is provided at this resource.
Website
Other

Planet Ark: World Environmental News

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
Website
Careers New Zealand

Careers New Zealand: Environmental Scientist

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the career of an environmental scientist.
Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Rockhopper Penguins

For Students 3rd - 8th
Rockhopper penguins live in steep, rocky places. The only way they can get around on land is to hop from rock to rock. Rockhoppers grow about 46 cm tall - almost as high as an adult's knee. They are the smallest of the crested penguins....
Article
Other

Shark Watch

For Students 9th - 10th
Shark Watch is a 3-in-1 multi-functional and multi-awarded ecotourism and conservation enterprise aimed to entertain and educate visitors.
Handout
Bagheera

Bagheera: Coral Reefs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site highlights the coral reefs as a fragile and endangered ecosystem. Content includes a focus on the causes of endangerment and efforts to conserve these robust habitats.
Website
Other

The Leatherback Trust

For Students 9th - 10th
The Leatherback Trust is a non-profit organization of scientists and future scientists to preserve the Leatherback sea turtles and their nesting beaches.
Activity
Other

Cresli Sea Turtles Program

For Students 9th - 10th
CRESLI works in New York state to study and help the species of sea turtles near Long Island.
Unit Plan
NOAA

Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Port to Port

For Students 6th - 8th
Many people depend on the estuary to earn a living. Meet a Louisiana man who makes his living by harvesting crabs and shrimp, and is worried about the health of the estuary. Includes downloadable teacher guide and student materials.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Iguana

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about the iguana. It include several photos, an audio clip an a video clip. [1:30]
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Leopard Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about leopard seals.
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Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo: Southern Sea Otter

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the facts, behavior, breeding habits, and conservation of the southern sea otter who lives in the marine ecosystem.
Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Harbor Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, range, appearance, and conservation status of the harbor seal.
Graphic
Curated OER

Human Population

For Students 9th - 10th
This website looks at our dependence on soil and what it produces. It includes text, graphs, charts, illustrations and important statistics. Hosted by the Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education Center.