American Museum of Natural History
A Whale of a Tale
What's the most interesting fact about a blue whale? Learners read an interview about the similarities between the Titanosaur and the blue whale displays at the American Museum of Natural History. Pupils learn not only about blue whales...
Curated OER
Baleen Whales vs. Toothed Whales
Second graders review mammal characteristics and study two types of whales. In this mammal study lesson, 2nd graders discuss mammals and define their five characteristics. Students complete a whale worksheet and define differences...
Discovery Education
Sonar & Echolocation
A well-designed, comprehensive, and attractive slide show supports direct instruction on how sonar and echolocation work. Contained within the slides are links to interactive websites and instructions for using apps on a mobile device to...
Curated OER
A Proportional Fish Story
In this proportions instructional activity, students identify and complete 8 different problems that include using proportions to build scale models of various animals. First, they use the scale to complete the chart and draw lines...
Curated OER
Immersion Presents Monterey Bay
Young scholars study Monterey Bay. In this Monterey Bay lesson plan, students create a model of upwelling around Monterey Bay. Young scholars simulate surface water movement relative to prevailing winds.
Kate Stickley
Reading the World: Latitude and Longitude Lesson latitude and longitude, maps, coordinates on a map, prime meridian, reading maps, equator, globes
Find five activities all about longitude and latitude! Use oranges to show the equator and prime meridian, plot birthdays on a map using coordinates, and plan a dream vacation.
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NOAA
Noaa: Endangered Species Origami [Pdf]
Discover facts about endangered whales and turtles. Fold paper to make Origami models of these two creatures.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit
Take an online tour of the Smithsonian's "Exploring Marine Ecosystems" exhibit. Learn about coral reefs and look behind the scenes as scientists maintain the model ecosystems.