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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Submarines in the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives excellent information on all aspects of the nuclear submarines in use today.
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Submarine Cable Map 2014

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource includes details of the world's submarine cables and shows us where the underwater internet is headed in the future. Location and direction of 44 cable vessels (as of December 6, 2013) are provided. Depicts 285 cable...
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Read Works

Read Works: World War I the Sinking of the Lusitania and Submarine Warfare

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the sinking of the submarine the Lusitania during World War I. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Interactive
PBS

Nova Online: Submarines, Secrets and Spies

For Students 9th - 10th
The companion site to a NOVA program on the role of submarines in the Cold War, this site provides a close-up view of life on a nuclear submarine. In addition, the transcript of the program is available, which details some of the ways...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Boy Scouts in a Submarine by G. Harvey Ralphson

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the complete text of the novel "Boy Scouts in a Submarine" by G. Harvey Ralphson.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Buoyancy, Density, and Fluid Principles: Make Mini Submarine

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lab, students will use the scientific method to design an experiment that explains how/why a submarine floats and sinks.
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NOAA

Noaa: National Marine Sanctuaries: Uss Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
A website dedicated to the engineering marvel, USS Alligator. Read a history and find blueprints of this innovative submarine. Use the topics on the left to navigate the site. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Killer Subs in Pearl Harbor

For Students 9th - 10th
Japanese submarines in use near the end of World War II had the potential to inflict heavy damage on the United States. This transcript looks at these 'killer subs' and what we now know about them. Additional materials discuss the threat...
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Monterey Submarine Canyon, California Moored Array Data Report [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This advanced site discusses some of the research done and research techniques used in studies of the Monterey Canyon. Great graphics showing the position of the canyon relative to other features of the continental margin. Also...
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NOAA

Noaa: Submarine Ring of Fire 2006

For Students 9th - 10th
This multi-media site is packed with interesting information about the exploration of the undersea volcanos situated along the Marianna Arc.
eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The Boy Allies Under the Sea, Or, the Vanishing Submarines

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Robert L. Drake's The Boy Allies Under The Sea, Or, The Vanishing Submarines has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be...
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Victor Appleton's Tom Swift And His Submarine Boat, Or, Under The Ocean For Sunken Treasure has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of...
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Submarine Dash

For Students 1st - 6th
Dash your way across the sea why avoiding different obstacles in this one button adventure! How far you can you make it in this addicting game for the whole family?
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Other

History of Uss Nautilus (Ssn 571)

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains information about the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear submarine.
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Curated OER

On Submarine Navigation and Attack

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the American Treasures of the Library of Congress provides information on the first submarine built by Robert Fulton. The information that is provided is somewhat brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
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Curated OER

Plunging Boat [Submarine], Above and Below Water Views

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the American Treasures of the Library of Congress provides information on the first submarine built by Robert Fulton. The information that is provided is somewhat brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
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Curated OER

[Submarine Above and Below Water Level]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the American Treasures of the Library of Congress provides information on the first submarine built by Robert Fulton. The information that is provided is somewhat brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
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Curated OER

A View on Cities: Philadelphia: Cruiser Olympia & Submarine Becuna

For Students 9th - 10th
Cruiser Olympia & submarine Becuna (Philadelphia)
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Texas: Ha. 19 (Midget Submarine)

For Students 9th - 10th
Historic I.J.N. Ko-hyoteki class midget submarine; part of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941; grounded and captured.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Uss Lionfish (Submarine)

For Students 9th - 10th
An intact Balao-class submarine, USS Lionfish served two tours of duty in the Pacific during World War II and served as a training vessel before being decommissioned and placed on display at Battleship Cove.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii: Uss Bowfin (Submarine)

For Students 9th - 10th
US Navy Submarine which sank 16 Japanese vessels during World War II. Now a Museum Ship.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Uss Pampanito (Submarine)

For Students 9th - 10th
A Balao class submarine, she served in World War II before becoming a museum ship and part of the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association. She still has several working parts, including the periscopes and a torpedo tube.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Ohio: Uss Cod (Submarine)

For Students 9th - 10th
An image of the USS COD (Submarine).
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Maryland: Uss Torsk (Submarine)

For Students 9th - 10th
An image of the USS TORSK (Submarine).

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