Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quiz: Invertebrates

For Teachers 3rd
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders will focus on invertebrates. Students will respond to eight true/false questions about these animals.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Animal Hide and Seek

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read about animal camouflage. In this animal adaptation lesson, students read short texts about ways in which animals hide or transform to escape their prey. Students explore animal classifications and determine ways to hide in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dissecting Squid

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore biology by dissecting an animal. For this squid anatomy lesson, 2nd graders collaborate in pairs to investigate the inner body systems of a recently deceased squid. Students utilize plastic knives to cut the squid...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Science Test-Grade 5

For Students 5th
In this grade 5 science test worksheet, 5th graders complete a 30 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 5 concepts. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Off To a Good Start

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
For this physical education success worksheet, learners create a bulletin board outlining strategies that they can use to be successful throughout the year in a physical education class. In small groups, they discuss ways to be...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Seashore Limitations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students demonstrate the movements and behaviors of creatures from different parts of the ocean.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Underwater Nature Trails

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students research dive sites on an underwater nature trail that would introduce divers to the wonders of the reef surrounding South Caicos. They then recreate each dive site using shoe box diorama and create an information station at...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Create an Underwater Scene

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students apply knowledge of underwater ocean life by creating an ocean life scene with marine animals and plants placed at appropriate ocean depths.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Class Member Diversity - Level I

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners fill out "Introductions" check sheet and then work in pairs to share answers. They introduce their partner and tell two things about them.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oceanography

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify saltwater and freshwater habitats and the resources found in them. They compare and contrast the two habitats and discuss their findings. They discover the resources bodies of water can provide.
Lesson Plan
Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Gulf of Maine Aquarium: Comparing Oceans: Warm Up to the Gulf Stream

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site features some background information and a satellite image of the Gulf Stream that you can analyze using information also given at the site. There is a link to an activity about the formation of eddies along the Gulf Stream as...
Unit Plan
Other

Neo K12 Education: Marine Animals

For Students 1st - 5th
Learn about marine animals with fun, interactive, educational videos, games, quizzes, and activities.
Lesson Plan
Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Human Impact: The Ozone Hole

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Classroom activity focuses on the ozone hole. Provides list of materials needed, background information, and procedure.
Handout
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Sperm Whale

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This clear and concise resource on sperm whales includes a diagram and information on its diet and echolocation.
Activity
Staten Island Children's Museum

Staten Island Children's Museum: Great Explorations: All About the Oceans [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use this guide and your imagination to take a trip under the sea!