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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ocean in Motion

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this ocean in motion worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle given 21 clues about waves, currents, the tides, winds, and surface water.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Coastal Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to the various marine environments, their unique formations, origin and identifying characteristics.
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Water Resources: Water Bodies

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about EPA's work to protect and manage water resources and what you can do to help.
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Website
Other

State of New Jersey: New Jersey Regions

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information about different regions within the state of New Jersey, such as Atlantic City, Delaware, Gateway, Shore, and Skylands. Specific details and attractions are described for each region.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wave Action

For Students 9th - 10th
Students are asked to explain the interactions between the ocean and the shore.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Sandy Coasts

For Students 5th - 8th
In this interactive resource adapted from the National Park Service, learn about beaches, spits, and other sandy landforms that characterize some of America's coastal national parks.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Ecological, Practical, Aesthetic Advantages of Wild Shorelines

For Students 9th - 10th
Habitat Network examines what we know about the ecological functioning of shorelines, and makes recommendations for design, planting, and management of these specialized zones.
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Coastal

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about coastal habitats, and how to help support nesting shorebirds.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Hawaiian Economics: From Mountains to Sea

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This economics lesson plan integrates the history of the Hawaiian people with geography, natural resources, good and services and more. "In this lesson, we will learn how Hawaiians shared their island resources long ago."
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Website
Nature Conservancy

Nature Conservancy: Planet Earth: Oceans and Coasts

For Students 9th - 10th
Compilation of the Nature Conservancy's content about the ecology of oceans and coasts. Emphasis is on the biodiversity of these habitats and the human impact on the animal and plant life that live in our oceans and on our coasts.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Marine Communities

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore saltwater ecosystems around Earth. Learn about oceans, estuaries, shores, and more.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Types of Shorelines

For Students 9th - 10th
Labeled diagram of different types of shoreline formations.