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Collecting Plankton

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, young scholars learn facts about plankton by reading two pages of factual information. Students read about the different kinds of plankton and how it is classified. Detailed drawings are included. There are...
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Underwater Animals

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners investigate mammals and blubber. In this science lesson abut the sea, students perform an experiment that will help them in discovering how blubber keeps sea mammals warm.
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Fish Are Animals Too

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners create posters that show how a shark is a major predator in kelp forests and coral reefs after studying the food webs for these ecosystems. They determine that fish are important animals in the ocean's web of life.
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Ocean Planet: Pollution Solution

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this science lesson, students investigate the impact of oil spills as they discuss historical spills. Students use problem solving skills to brainstorm clean-up methods.
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Species on the Edge

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students study science. In this endangered species instructional activity, students examine sea turtles and actions that can be taken to help keep them alive. They work in small groups to research different species of turtles and share...
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Coastal Ecology of the Bahamas

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the Bahamas through presentations and charts.  In this ecology lesson, 6th graders utilize their library and Internet to research the life forms and species that inhabit the Bahamas.  Students observe...
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Types of Scientists

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students match each type of scientist listed in the left-had column to its correct description found in the right-hand column. There are 34 different scientists to match on the sheet.
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Going Under

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the different zones of life in the ocean.
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Super Scientist Quiz

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this science activity, students match each of the descriptions on the right to the correct scientist listed on the right. There are thirty scientists to identify and match on the sheet.
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Hawaiian Monk Seal Jeopardy

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the Hawaiian monk seal. In this science lesson plan, students read about the monk seal and participate in a game in which they answer questions about the Hawaiian monk seal.
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Move To a Healthier Aquatic Balance

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine aquatic orgnaisms and how enviromental chages affect them. This factors include: temperature, Ph, oxygen, nutrients, and pollutants. They also explore habitat quality (erosion). Students compile data and create...
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Fossil Formation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discuss fossils. In this science lesson, students simulate fossils within Earth's layers by using gummy fish and bread.
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Mouthwatering Mollusks

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate various forms of aquatic life. They use four senses, touch, taste, smell, and observation to explore mollusks. Students cook and taste various types mollusks, such as mussels, scallops, and squid.
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The Giant Barrel Sponge

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study barrel sponges. For this science and art lesson, students discuss what sponges are, create their own sponge, and share what they created with the rest of the class.
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Animal Coverings

For Teachers K
Students categorize animals by their coverings. They list descriptive words, explore a science center with actual animal coverings, match pictures of animals with coverings, and categorize pictures of animals by their coverings on a...
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Who Am I?

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this earth science worksheet, students read the description of each animal and identify who each one is. They circle every third letter in the box to the right to check their answer.
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Loggerhead Turtle

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, students color in the picture of the loggerhead turtle and read the fact sheet that focuses upon its classification.
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Manatee

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science learning exercise, students color in the picture of the manatee and read the fact sheet that focuses upon its classification.
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Diving Ducks

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this science worksheet, students find the names of 10 diving ducks in a word search puzzle. A diving duck goes beneath the water's surface to feed. The word bank has a detailed color drawing of each duck.
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Geology- Gemstones, Fossils and Rocks Quiz

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this earth science quiz worksheet, students answer 10 fill-in-the-blank questions about gemstones, fossils, and rocks. They see pictures of rocks, minerals, and a dinosaur fossil on the page. They check their answers with the word...
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Common Gemstones and Fossils

For Teachers 4th
In this science worksheet, 4th graders respond to questions pertaining to gems and fossils. Students answer ten questions which give clues and visual aids to assist in answering.
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Oil Spill Activity (Easy)

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners explore the concept of environmental stewardship. For this science lesson, students examine the effects of oil spills and investigate clean-up methods as they participate in a hands-on activity.
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Save the Bay

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this science lesson plan, students examine the environmental effects of oil spills as they replicate a contained oil spill and clean up.
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Ocean Grazers Conclusion

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research an ocean species. In this science instructional activity, students create a research presentation as a conclusion to the ocean grazers unit. Students present their projects to the class and complete a self-reflection...