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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Animals of the Fire Ice

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars examine ocean life by identifying methane hydrates.  In this ocean life lesson, students research organisms that live in the coldest, deepest parts of the ocean and live off methane hydrates.  Young scholars...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Big Burp: Where's the Proof?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the evidence for prehistorically formed methane hydrates contributing to global warming. In this climate change instructional activity, students work in groups to research methane hydrates, global warming, The Cambrian...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Big Burp: Where's the Proof.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the Cambrian explosion and Paleocene extinction events. In this climate change lesson, students read articles to link evidence they find to extinction and climate change.  Links to the articles are included in...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Bermuda Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia explores the history of the Bermuda Triangle and supposed associations with paranormal activities. Content includes a look at the first mention of the Bermuda Triangle, its growth in popularity, skeptical responses, and famous...
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Lesson Plan
NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Explorer: The Methane Circus

For Teachers 5th - 9th
In this activity students will understand the events occuring during the Cambrian explosion. They will also begin to explain how methane hydrates contribute to global warming. Finally, they will discuss links between methane hydrates...