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Lesson Plan
Discovery of Sound in the Sea

How to Build a Hydrophone

For Teachers 7th - 12th
The materials and procedures for building a hydrophone, an underwater sound collecting device, are provided in this resource. Have high school oceanographers construct the underwater microphone to pick up sound waves. Then take them out...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Breaking News: Virgin Voyage to the Bottom of the Ocean (7th April, 2011)

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore current events by reading about a trip to the bottom of the ocean. In this modern day explorer lesson, students read about Virgin CEO Richard Branson and his adventure to the bottom of the ocean. Students complete...
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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Sylvia Earle, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides biographical information on scientist, Earle, Earle. This article talks about her childhood, education, and work "in the forefront of deep ocean exploration."
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Webcast: Live Deep Sea Exploration via E/v Nautilus

For Students 9th - 10th
Oceanographer Dr. Bob Ballard is interviewed in a webcast to highlight the purpose and experiences of his deep sea explorations. Ballard has teams on a ship studying in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean researching hydrothermal...
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Primary
PBS

Underwater Explorer: Bob Ballard

For Students 9th - 10th
Bob Ballard talks about the technology involved in deep sea exploration.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Meet Bob Ballard

For Students 9th - 10th
Geologist, chemist and oceanographer. Learn about this fascinating man that found the Titanic, the Bismark and a lot of other sunken ships.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Super People: Feeling Pressured

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Investigate the physical force exerted upon organisms and objects by the environment, and relate pressure to depth in deep-sea exploration. Experiment to discover the impact of pressure on the lungs.
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Interactive
California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences: Science in Action: Philippine Biodiversity Expedition

For Students 9th - 10th
The Academy's expedition to the Philippines discovered unusual treasures at great depths.