Shipwreck Alley

Students explore how marine archaeologists use data to draw inferences about shipwrecks.  In this marine archeology instructional activity students plot the position of a vessel, draw inferences about a shipwreck and explain the possible...

High schoolers observe the development of chemosynthesis in bacterial communities.  In this bacteria lesson plan students explore that chemosynthesis is and how it is relevant to biological communities.

Students describe Archaea. In this biology lesson plan, students examine biological communities and the role Archaea plays. Students will compare and contrast the Archaea with bacteria and eukaryote.

Students describe theories on how the first humans came to America and show the evidence that supports it.  In this investigative lesson students study given material and prepare written or oral reports in their groups. 

Students identify and explain factors that contribute to extreme storms in the Great Lakes.  In this investigative lesson students study the weather systems in the Great Lakes and compare cyclones to tropical storms. 

Students study cold seeps and see how organisms obtain energy from methane.  In this sinkholes lesson students examine the relevance of chemosynthesis to communities. 

High schoolers examine the different types of vessels used in commercial shipping.  For this commercial shipping lesson students apply force and motion to problems of marine safety.