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The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute: "A House for Hermit Crab"

For Students 3rd - 5th
"Explore the Ocean through Literature!" A summary from The Franklin Institute of the book "A House for Hermit Crab" by Eric Carle is the starting point for learning about Hermit Crabs. Students can visit the Eric Carle Website, go...
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The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute: "Swimmy"

For Students 1st - 3rd
Beginning with a summary of the book "Swimmy" by Leo Lionni, this site from The Franklin Institute leads students through different learning activities and games to explore different facts about fish. Cute animation and fun learning games!
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NC State University

Nc State University: Carolina Coastal Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Carolina coast with this innovative science site. You'll be asked to investigate issues concerning the fate of a resort threatened by coastal erosion, to judge whether or not it is worth the time and effort to save a...
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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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Ducksters

Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Tsunamis

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate tsunamis including what causes them such as earthquakes, where they occur, why they are dangerous, and what happens during a tsunami event on this website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: Marine or Ocean Biome

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the marine biome. The largest biome by far, the oceans cover most of the Earth's surface.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Ocean Life

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a multi-subject themed primary unit around the concept of oceans. Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies activities revolve around an ocean theme. In Part 2, students work on...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Ocean Life

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a multi-subject themed primary unit around the concept of oceans. Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies activities revolve around an ocean theme. In Part 3, students work on using...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Ocean Life

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a multi-subject themed primary unit around the concept of oceans. Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies activities revolve around an ocean theme. In Part 5, students work on...
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Other

National Pollutant Inventory: Background Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on water and air pollution in Australia, with a brief mention of sea breezes.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: An Ocean Web Quest

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students embark on an underwater adventure to learn all about ocean habitats, specifically coral reefs and rocky shore, using an Internet based research method. This activity can be completed whole...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Georgia Habitats

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides an overview of the habitats of Georgia - salt marsh, ocean, and deciduous forest.
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Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Oystercatcher

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Unique Australian Animals you can click here for a simple, brief overview of the characteristics and lifestyles of the Oystercatcher.
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Other

La Prensa Web

For Students 9th - 10th
A major paper of Panama City presents this informative guide (in Spanish) to the most important tourist spots in the country of Panama. It also includes information on folklore and outdoor activities.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Ocean Waves and Currents

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about ocean waves and currents including what causes them, how they impact the global climate, winds, and fun facts on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Ocean Tides

For Students 1st - 9th
Did you know the rising and falling of the sea level is caused by the gravity of the Moon and the Sun? Kids learn about ocean tides including tidal currents and types of tides on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Oceans

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the world's five great oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic on this site.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Planet Ocean: The Ocean

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is a one-page introduction to oceans. It provides a basic overview of Ocean life, size, and benefits.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Rover Boys on the Ocean by Edward Stratemeyer

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is The Rover Boys on the Ocean, the second book from the late 1800's through the early 1900's series, "The Rover Boys." This book is from the first series...
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Arizona State University

Arizona State University: Water

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This online lesson from the Arizona State University teaches students about earth's water cycle yet uses music as a part of the instructional process. Creative and simple. Non-music specialist could easily use the lesson.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Plant and Animal Habitats

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson explains plant and animal habitats with brilliant pictures and photos. It also includes discussion and non-Activote questions.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Under the Deep Blue Sea (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Using language and resource skills to explore the ocean and the life within is what this lesson plan from EDSITEment is all about. The lesson is multi-level and resources and academic content standards are available.
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Other

Unep/siem D2 Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information on the effects of weather on islands. There is some mention of sea breezes.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Mid Oceanic Ridge

For Students 6th - 8th
This site from USGS provides a map of the mid-oceanic ridge in the sea floor of oceans.