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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Fishing for Facts!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson will involve a visit to the Library Media Center to research different sea creatures. Using an encyclopedia, students will find two facts about their sea creature. Using the Internet, students will work in small groups to...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Diverse Life Forms of the Ocean

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson allows students to view and draw conclusions on the importance of life in the ocean. It uses student created movies to explore what is going on, as well as identifying the zones and diverse life associated with the oceans....
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Abc Book of Fauna

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is to provide young scholars the opportunity to explore the various types of fauna (animals) found in the various biomes throughout the world.
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic News: Swimming With Whales

For Students 3rd - 8th
A group of whales was recently discovered to be swimming with a dolphin, who appears to be accepted as part of the group. This is a rare activity for whales.
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Website
Other

University of Delaware: On Line Expeditions

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive into the world of the deep sea with this website! Site includes information about the missions and discoveries made by the dive team as they explore deep sea hydrothermal vents.
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Whale Sets New Breath Holding Record

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A Cuvier's beaked whale recently accomplished a dive in which it held its breath for 137 minutes, a new record.