Interactive
Curated OER

Animal Homes

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this animals worksheet, students click the correct animal, click the correct habitat, and click the animals that don't live in a given habitat. Students complete 3 activities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Into the Sea

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students display an awareness of the diversity of species in the coral reef, their habitat and adaptations. They conduct research to find and then color code the locations of coral reefs around the world.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reef Sharks!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students visit an ocean aquarium exhibit where they can observe Black tip reef sharks. They observe the shark's behavior and read any information exhibited on the walls. They complete a worksheet based on information collected.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Paper Nautilus

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this paper nautilus worksheet, students read for information and comprehension of text and vocabulary. In this short answer worksheet, students write seventeen answers.
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
Curated OER

Hide & Seek Butterflies

For Teachers K
Students examine a variety of butterflies and discuss how they believe they get their color variations. In groups, they brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages of their color schemes. To end the lesson, they watch butterflies in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Into the Spectacular Sea

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research coral reefs as dynamic ecosystems and the part that each organism plays within that ecosystem. They create a mural of a coral reef.
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...
Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Octopus

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the octopus in this reference guide. The reference guide gives information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips...
Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature: Octopus

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come and discover what octopi eat and where they live when you visit this resource. Students and teachers will benefit from this clear and concise presentation of information.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Octopus (Octopus Vulgaris)

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the world of the Octopus and discover information on the appearance, habitat, and predatory lifestyle of this cephalopod mollusc. Includes images and statistics.
Handout
Other

National Aquarium: Giant Pacific Octopus

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough site that describes the physical characteristics of the Pacific Octopus, examines its diet and habitat, and references its natural predators.
Handout
Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Giant Pacific Octopus

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Giant Pacific Octopus.
Handout
The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Common Octopus

For Students 9th - 10th
Site features some interesting facts about these interesting creatures. Contains information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure as well as birth and offspring.
Handout
Other

Giant Pacific Octopus

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interesting site, you will delve into information about the world's largest octopus. Learn about the defense mechanisms that octopuses use and weapons they use on their prey.
Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Giant Octopuses

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the giant octopus with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Blue Ringed Octopuses

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference tool features useful facts on the blue-ringed octopus with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Handout
Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Gulf of Maine Research Institute: Katahdin to the Sea: Estuary

For Students 4th - 8th
This site is an informative article about estuaries. Learn about this interesting water habitat and significance of an estuary.
Handout
Other

Sea and Sky: Mollusks

For Students 3rd - 8th
This illustrated article describes several different types of reef mollusks ranging form snails and clams to the chambered nautilus.
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.