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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Marine Plants & Algae

For Students 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to the producers of the various marine environments, their chemical processes, and identifying characteristics.
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Website
Other

Maryland Dnr: Chesapeake Bay Monitoring: Bay Grasses

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the marine grasses found in the Chesapeake Bay. Click on adjacent links to learn about their habitat, how to identify them, and why they are important.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Jason: Disappearing Kelp Forest

For Teachers 6th - 8th
From Shore to Sea: Examine the relationship between kelp plants and sea urchins, and the effects of severe El Nino events on their populations by using data collected by researchers at Johnson's Lee South on the island of Santa Rosa.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers:cathedral in the Sea: Construct a Model Kelp Forest

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Investigate the relationships among kelp forest inhabitants and their relationships to the giant kelp plant. List the parts of a giant kelp plant and construct a model of a kelp forest habitat.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Secrets of the Ocean Realm

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site students can read about sea creatures and ocean plant life, and see pictures of each.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Marine Organisms Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the types of organisms found in marine environments. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.