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Read Works

Read Works: Super Survival Skills

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how different types of fish are able to defend themselves and survive in their environments. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Are Sharks So Awesome?

For Students 9th - 10th
Sharks have been celebrated as powerful gods by some native cultures. And today, sharks are recognized as apex predators of the world's ocean. What is it that makes these fish worthy of our ancient legends and so successful in the seas?...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Dead Zone

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the "dead zone," an area in the Guld of Mexico where no fish can live due to pollution from fertilizer. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.
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Handout
National Geographic

National Geographic: Crittercam Chronicles: Antarctica

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play a game where you explore three scenes in Antarctica and find different types of animals: south polar skua, crabeater seal, emperor penguin, ice fish, leopard seal, killer whale, krill, adelie penguin, and weddell seal. After you...
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Website
US Senate

Us Senate Committee Commerce, Science and Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has jurisdiction over several areas. Come and find out more about this powerful committee by checking out this resource.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Distribution of Fish in North America, 1910

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from1910 of North America showing the distribution of primary commercial fish in the region, including oysters, clams, sponges, turtles, shrimp, lobster, whales and seals. The map shows marine species as well the freshwater salmon...
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Website
Other

Wicked Diving: Napoleon Wrasse

For Students 9th - 10th
Because this site belongs to a diving tour company rather than to an aquarium or museum, the information about the Napoleon wrasse is "up close and personal." Learn basic facts about these fish, but also learn how they react to humans in...
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Website
Other

Planet Ark: World Environmental News

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
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Website
Other

Fishin for Facts Library

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Bull Sharks

For Students 3rd - 8th
National Geographic site engages users with colorful photos and extensive facts about Bull Sharks. Be sure to click on the video link to view a short clip on these fascinating animals.
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Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Rockhopper Penguins

For Students 3rd - 8th
Rockhopper penguins live in steep, rocky places. The only way they can get around on land is to hop from rock to rock. Rockhoppers grow about 46 cm tall - almost as high as an adult's knee. They are the smallest of the crested penguins....
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Harmful Algal Blooms in the Chesapeake Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
Harmful algal blooms occur when algae, which form the base of the ocean food web, grow in massive numbers and produce toxic or harmful effects on people, fish, shellfish, marine mammals, and birds. In this project you will learn how to...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Caught in the Net

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Bycatch can be defined as the act of unintentionally catching certain living creatures using fishing gear. A bycatched species is distinguished from a target species (the animal the gear is intended to catch) because it is not sold or...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Marine Studies: Symbiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
View graphics of a mimic octopus, frog fish, snake eel, hermit crab and clown fish. Discover how they form symbiotic relationships.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Marine Studies: Symbiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
View graphics of a mimic octopus, frog fish, snake eel, hermit crab and clown fish. Discover how they form symbiotic relationships.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Marine Studies: Symbiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
View graphics of a mimic octopus, frog fish, snake eel, hermit crab and clown fish. Discover how they form symbiotic relationships.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Marine Studies: Symbiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
View graphics of a mimic octopus, frog fish, snake eel, hermit crab and clown fish. Discover how they form symbiotic relationships.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Marine Studies: Symbiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
View graphics of a mimic octopus, frog fish, snake eel, hermit crab and clown fish. Discover how they form symbiotic relationships.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Marine Studies: Symbiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
View graphics of a mimic octopus, frog fish, snake eel, hermit crab and clown fish. Discover how they form symbiotic relationships.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Marine Studies: Symbiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
View graphics of a mimic octopus, frog fish, snake eel, hermit crab and clown fish. Discover how they form symbiotic relationships.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Hook, Line, and Sinker

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the depletion of edible seafood populations. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Graphic
PBS

Nova: Deep Sea Beastiary

For Students 9th - 10th
Get descriptions and pictures of numerous deep sea fish. Discover the adaptations that enable them to survive at tremendous depths.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Natural History Notebooks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site from the Canadian Museum of Nature, a natural history museum, provides short information blurbs and fun facts on over 240 different common animals categorized by type (mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians,...
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State of Florida

Florida Department of State: State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about all of Florida's state symbols on this colorful page. Click on the symbol for a larger picture and more information.

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