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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Milstein Hall of Ocean Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Tour the museum's famed exhibition hall dedicated to ocean life at this online recreation. Find videos, maps, species specimens, and images that let you experience many of the museum's resources on ocean life right from your desktop.
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eBook
NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Facts on Marine Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration sponsors this introductory article and related links that tell why marine mammals are valued by the public for their great aesthetic, recreational and economic significance.
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Article
Other

Canadian Federation of Humane Societies: Marine Mammals in Captivity

For Students 9th - 10th
An article expressing concern about the use of marine mammals in the entertainment industry.
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Handout
Other

Oceana: Marine Animal Encyclopedia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about marine animals with this marien animal encyclopedia. Animals are arranged by species.
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Website
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Marine Mammal Training

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how SeaWorld trains its marine animals.
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Website
Other

Mcsuk: Seas Fit for Life

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this thorough site, you will find lots of teacher resources including marine environmental issues.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
NOAA

Noaa: National Marine Fisheries Headquarters

For Students 9th - 10th
This home page provides links to fisheries organizations, research and regulations.
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Article
Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Mammals of Sydney Harbour

For Students 9th - 10th
Engaging site which covers some of the 40 species of mammals that live in Australia. Get quick interesting information on rodents, marsupials, bats and marine mammals that live in the Sydney Harbour area of Australia.
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Activity
Other

Ca State Capitol Museum: Kids Zone: Coloring Pages: State Marine Mammal [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Printable page for coloring and to find useful information on the California gray whale which was named the official State Marine Mammal in 1975.
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Other

International Marine Mammal Project: Dolphin and Whale Project

For Students 9th - 10th
A site authored by the trainer from the original "Flipper" TV show. This site takes the approach that the exploitative use of marine mammals should be stopped.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Marine Mammals

For Teachers 5th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses the characteristics and classifications of marine mammals. It focuses specifically on whales. Assessment questions using Activotes are included.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Marine Organisms

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides an overview of the organisms living in the sea.
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Website
NOAA

Noaa: Nmml: "I Want to Work With Marine Mammals"

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you have a passion for marine animals? Explore ways to turn your passion into a professional career in marine science.
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Unit Plan
Tramline

Tramline, Inc.: Virtual Ocean Field Trip

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this enchanting site, students will learn basic principles about oceans and will be introduced to an assortment of sea life, both plant and animal. Other interesting ocean links can be found on the teacher resource section of this link.
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Handout
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Blue Whale (Balenoptera Musculus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource that gives information on the diet, range, relatives of the blue whale. Conservation notes and cool facts are also included. There are links to similar information on dozens of other types of marine life.
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Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Sleepless at Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
Can you go for a month without sleeping? Most mammals can't, but scientists have found some marine mammals that do. Find out why some orcas and dolphins don't sleep for weeks at a time.
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Website
NOAA

Noaa: Pmel: Acoustic Monitoring, Bioacoustics

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the National Marine Mammal Laboratory's project studying whale acoustics (the sounds whales make). Links to clear acoustics tutorial. Also includes whale biology, with acoustic descriptions and sound clips of their calls. Very...
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Handout
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Sea Otters

For Students 3rd - 8th
A resource that explores the otter's life at sea with emphasis on keeping warm, diet, social life, and mother and pup. A live cam is set up to view the sea otters. Other sites (Marine Mammals and Octopus's) can be accessed.
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Handout
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Walrus

For Students 9th - 10th
Walruses, members of the seal family of marine mammals, are profiled in detail with information about their classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Other features include books for young readers.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Marine Mammals

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart investigates what makes a mammal, discusses where they live and focuses specifically on the anatomy of a whale.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Florida State Marine Mammal

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the Florida State Marine Mammal.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Florida State Marine Mammal

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the Florida State Marine Mammal.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Florida State Marine Mammal Manatee

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Florida State Marine Mammal -- Manatee."

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