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Animal Homes
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.
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Into the Sea
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.
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Reef Sharks!
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.
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The Paper Nautilus
In this paper nautilus worksheet, students read for information and comprehension of text and vocabulary. In this short answer worksheet, students write seventeen answers.
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Oceanography
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.
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Hide & Seek Butterflies
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...
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Into the Spectacular Sea
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.
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Underwater Nature Trails
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...
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Octopus
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...
PBS
Pbs Nature: Octopus
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.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Octopus (Octopus Vulgaris)
Investigate the world of the Octopus and discover information on the appearance, habitat, and predatory lifestyle of this cephalopod mollusc. Includes images and statistics.
Other
National Aquarium: Giant Pacific Octopus
A thorough site that describes the physical characteristics of the Pacific Octopus, examines its diet and habitat, and references its natural predators.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Giant Pacific Octopus
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.
The BIG zoo
The Big Zoo: Common Octopus
Site features some interesting facts about these interesting creatures. Contains information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure as well as birth and offspring.
Other
Giant Pacific Octopus
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.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Giant Octopuses
Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the giant octopus with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Blue Ringed Octopuses
Illustrated reference tool features useful facts on the blue-ringed octopus with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Gulf of Maine Research Institute: Katahdin to the Sea: Estuary
This site is an informative article about estuaries. Learn about this interesting water habitat and significance of an estuary.
Other
Sea and Sky: Mollusks
This illustrated article describes several different types of reef mollusks ranging form snails and clams to the chambered nautilus.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Sperm Whale
This clear and concise resource on sperm whales includes a diagram and information on its diet and echolocation.