Curated OER
Maps and Globes: Where in the World are We?
Students explore maps and globes. In this introduction to map and globe concepts lesson, students identify features of physical maps, political maps, and globes. Students locate land and water, and recite a poem about the names of the...
Curated OER
Salt Water vs. Fresh Water
Students explore why the oceans do not freeze. They explain why they think the Atlantic Ocean does not freeze. Students are given background information about what they are doing. They create a hypothesis about what they believe...
Curated OER
Helping Right Whales - Right Now
In this whales worksheet, students answer eight questions referring to the right whales found in the Atlantic Ocean. Students read a map to answer three questions and five questions are multiple choice.
Curated OER
In the Eye of the Storms
Tenth graders study the major hurricanes of the Atlantic Ocean. In this weather lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer various questions. Students discuss their findings with their classmates.
Curated OER
Atlantic Ocean Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 7 identification questions regarding the Atlantic Ocean.
Curated OER
Earth: The Water Planet
Students elicit data on the water cycle, ocean topography, and island formation in this six lesson unit. The ocean floor and the properties of water are examined through a variety of discussions and hands-on experiments.
Curated OER
Literature: "The Wanderer" by Sharon Creech
Students investigate Internet resources about Sharon Creech's book, The Wanderer. They examine resources on oceans, sailing and journal writing.
Rice University
Rice University: Ocean Currents and Tides
This URL will start you out at the site map for Rice University's study of longitude and navigation. Scroll to the section titled "Oceans" and you will find some very good information on surface currents, especially those of the South...
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: What's It Like Where You Live? (Oceans)
This site contains a wealth of information. You can click on shorelines, temperate oceans and tropical oceans. Each page contains links to even more information.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Nyc Subway Cars Transform Into Condominiums for Fish
Read about the disposal of New York City subway cars into the Atlanic Ocean, and how these cars are then used by the marine life. Includes video.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet
Detailed website that was a companion to a 1995 traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian. Links to lesson plans and other educational materials are at the bottom of the page. Enter the exhibition to explore the world of the ocean.
NOAA
Noaa: Atlantic Oceanographical and Meteorological Laboratory
The AOML researches oceanography, tropical meteorology, atmospheric and oceanic chemistry and acoustics in order to understand the physical characteristics of the ocean and atmosphere. Explore science in action!
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Fa Qs About Temperate Oceans
Learn why the ocean is blue. Learn the names of the oceans and how they received their names. Learn how the ocean forms waves.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Temperate Oceans
This site from the Missouri Botanical Garden is a comprehensive site covering various topics related to temperate oceans. Be sure to check out the ocean animals link on the left side to learn more about the invertebrates that live in the...
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Temperate Oceans
How are the Atlantic and Pacific oceans different? At this site from the Missouri Botanical Garden you can click on the "Atlantic and Pacific Oceans," link to learn all about this topic. Study the two animated illustrations given to...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Atlantic Ocean
Information on the features, size, salinity, temperature, ocean floor, currents, and tides of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Franklin Institute
Missouri Botanical Garden: Ocean Facts
Click on all the links to find out many interesting facts about the ocean. Why is the ocean blue? Why is it salty? Where do most of the animals and plants live? Which ocean is the biggest? The deepest? How much of the Earth is covered by...
Read Works
Read Works: Sailing Into History
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Michael Perham, the British teenager who became the youngest person to sail alone across the Atlantic Ocean. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Uk of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Use this site to explore the United Kingdom. Learn about the UK's flag, geography, map, explorers, animals, scientists, explorers and more.
NOAA
Noaa: Ocean and Coasts
This website highlights the oceans of the world. Even though June is World Ocean Month, learning about oceans never ends! There are links here to many resources and lesson plans regarding the Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and...
Museum of Science
The Museum of Science: Oceans Alive: Ocean Profiles
An interactive map of the world's oceans allows you to access profiles for each of the four oceans.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Temperate Oceans
Easy data tables compare the ocean depth of the four oceans, list the deepest point in each ocean, and list how much of different elements are contained in the oceans.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Atlantic & Pacific Oceans
The Atlantic & Pacific Oceans are both very large, but they differ in some important ways. View the two animated illustrations to learn some important facts.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Amelia Earhart
This brief article on Amelia Earhart overviews her career as an aviator and American hero. Includes images and links to further related information.