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Curated OER

Beach Zonation

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students identify and separate the different zones of the beach by observation. They investigate beach zonation by gathering and comparing sand samples gathered from different areas of the beach.
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Estuarine Currents

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore an estuarine system to gather data on density driven currents. This type of current is contrasted with temperature and wind driven currents.
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OCEAN PAINTINGS

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research animal life in a coral reef. They learn and use the wax-resist technique for painting, and create a picture of an ocean animal.
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Water: On the Surface and in the Ground

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the differences between surface water and ground water. They collect data using maps and graphs and investigate a Texas river basin and a nearby aquifer. They complete a written report including maps and data regarding...
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Curated OER

What's Left to Explore-Space and the Ocean Floor

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils describe unique exploration studies of the ocean floor and space. They utilize research skills and write summaries of research studies using the Internet. Students answer a variety of questions over their research findings.
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Sharkland Wiki

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, while researching the waters around southern Africa and viewing a video of the episode "Sharkland" from Thirteen's series NATURE, critique reliability of online resources and analyze the various components of a wiki. They...
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Curated OER

Global Change — Change and Cycles Where Land, Air and Water Meet

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students participate in an experiment to define a parts-per-billion solution. In this ecology instructional activity, students select a second substance to create a parts-per-billion solution and observe and record their results....
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Curated OER

Pipeline to the Coral Reefs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss the relationship of density to stratification. In this marine science activity, students create a model of upwelling events using cold and warm water. They discuss how water phenomena affect coral reefs.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Global Warming Is Human Made

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this environmental awareness worksheet, students read an article about the causes of global warming. Students then answer seven true or false questions, 10 10 synonym matching questions, and ten phrase matching questions based on the...
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Dalhousie University: Department of Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about Grad studies, classes, seminars in the area of oceanography and also see some amazing pictures.
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NASA

Nasa: Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Join NASA in its study of oceanography and learn about the Earth system, the physical ocean, and life in the ocean. Try out the Giovanni: Earth Data Visualization Tool and access satellite-derived data to enhance the learning experience.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Introduction to Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Students focus on the four branches of oceanography; chemical, geological, physical and marine oceanography, and how the scientific method contributes to ocean research and our understanding of marine science.
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Handout
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute: Where Can I Get Answers About Oceanography?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides answers to frequently asked questions about oceanography. Find out more about ocean science by following the link above. What is the difference between oceanography and marine biology?
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University of California

Scripps Institution of Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research. Their site provides up-to-date news headlines pertaining to oceanography, research conducted by the institute,...
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University of Rhode Island: Graduate School of Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents information about the school of oceanography and the courses offered and research being done there.
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Texas A&M University

Texas a & M: Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Texas A&M and their studies and research in oceanography.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Oceanography as Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Students study research and experimental design and how the scientific method contributes to ocean research and our understanding of marine science.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Introduction to Marine Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about marine biozones, marine organisms, and how humans interact with the marine environment.
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Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Careers in Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Oceanography is a very competitive career field. Explore the wide range of careers in marine science from Palomar College and how you can begin preparing to secure one of job openings.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: History of Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive timeline will guide you through the history of oceanography. The timeline stretches from 30,000 BCE to the present.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Evolution of Physical Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
A college course featuring instructor's notes and textbook resources on the history of physical oceanography.
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Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Blue Planet: Introduction to Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of video lectures from an introduction to oceanography course taught at the University of California, Los Angeles. The course gives a general introduction to the processes and history of Earth's global oceanic system in...
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Handout
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Whoi: Oceanography Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you want to get started in preparing for a career in oceanography? Explore resources to start the career planning process.
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Other

Southampton Oceanography Centre: Rossby Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Southampton Oceanography Centre provides an easy-to-understand definition and schematic of a Rossby Wave in the Introduction hyperlink. Also includes information on how to observe Rossby waves in satellite data and a...

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