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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Coral Reef Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the coral reef ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Training Seals at Taronga Zoo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, gives information on training seals. How do you train seals? What do they use their whiskers for? How do they walk? Click on this site and find out the answers...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center: Killer Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very brief overview of the orca or "killer whale."
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Wonderville Media

Wonderville: Oceanographers

For Students 3rd - 7th
The planet Earth has more ocean than land, so oceanographers have a lot to work with! Whether they study marine biology, tides, engineering, or water quality, there is always more to learn about the ocean and the life within it. While...
Activity
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Monsters of the Deep: Tons of Tentacles

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about octopuses and squids. Learn about their tentacles and other parts of the body.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Making Waves: The Power of Concentration Gradients

For Students 9th - 10th
The constant motion of our oceans represents a vast and complicated system involving many different drivers. Sasha Wright explains the physics behind one of those drivers- the concentration gradient- and illustrates how our oceans are...
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NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: Gallery of Oceans

For Students 3rd - 8th
A collection of images showing Earth's oceans and how they are affected by climate change.
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Ocean Unit Introduction

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson will introduce young students to oceans by looking at the animals, plants and water temperatures for different oceans.
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Other

University of Delaware: On Line Expeditions

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive into the world of the deep sea with this website! Site includes information about the missions and discoveries made by the dive team as they explore deep sea hydrothermal vents.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: u.s. Atlantic Continental Margin Gloria Mapping Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the U.S. Geological Survey allows you to access detailed images of the continental margin around the United States. There is additional information about the sonar methods used, and a wealth of additional sources listed.
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The Franklin Institute

In Quiry Almanack: Undersea and Oversee

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Dive into a greater understanding of the oceans by tagging along on this exploration of the oceans.
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Nature Conservancy

Nature Conservancy: Planet Earth: Oceans and Coasts

For Students 9th - 10th
Compilation of the Nature Conservancy's content about the ecology of oceans and coasts. Emphasis is on the biodiversity of these habitats and the human impact on the animal and plant life that live in our oceans and on our coasts.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Evolution of Physical Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
A college course featuring instructor's notes and textbook resources on the history of physical oceanography.
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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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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Antilles: How Can We Classify Animals?

For Students 2nd - 4th
Naomi teaches diving and meets all kinds of animals underwater. Join her and learn about grouping animals.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Australia: How Do Environments Affect Living Things?

For Students 1st - 3rd
Noah lives near the Great Barrier Reef. Go explore this diverse habitat with him.