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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

World of the Pond

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Field trip! The class will review what they know about organisms that dwell in freshwater ponds, then trek down to the old water hole to collect specimens for examination. This includes several web links, useful tips, and an excellent...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

environment: Fresh and Saltwater Habitats

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners compare and contrast fresh and salt water coastal environments. After describing how sea animals adapt to their habitats, they design a variety of sea creatures and explain how the adaptations aid in the animals' survival. ...
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Handout
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Harbor Seals

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of the harbor seal, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with seals with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
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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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Handout
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Manatees

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of the manatee, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with manatees with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
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Activity
University of Guelph

Fish of Canada: Introduction to Fish

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site that provides all types of information on fish ranging from fish ecology to funky fish. Entails links to sites on fish evolution and morphology.
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Surf Your Watershed

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on watersheds, maps, activities, and links to local watershed information.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center Mammals Seals

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Seal that also includes pictures.
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Graphic
California Digital Library

Calisphere: Water Use and Supply

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring water use and supply can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.