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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Beneath the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
What does it mean to be alive? Scientists are now revisiting this question as they discover previously unknown microorganisms at the bottom of the ocean.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Journey to Deep Sea Vents

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a submersible down to the seafloor. As you descend, passing through the ocean's sunlight, twilight, and midnight zones, you can observe how temperature, pressure, and light levels change. When your submersible reaches the seafloor,...
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Other

Florida International University: Medina Aquarius Program

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for an underwater ocean laboratory located near the Florida Keys. Information about the lab and its work, as well as ocean and coral reef info for teachers and students. Includes photos, lesson plans, and links to other...
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Website
NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Science Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the different types of ocean related careers that are available and how you can make a difference without having to be a professional.
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NOAA

Noaa: Year of the Ocean, Kids and Teachers Corner

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resources on a variety of ocean and environmental concerns, endangered plants and animals, climate and habitats, frequently asked questions and fact sheets.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: 7 Things We Don't Know About the Ocean

For Students 9th - 10th
The ocean covers 70% of the planet, but humans still don't know very much about it. In this video, Hank Green from SciShow discusses seven mysterious ocean topics. [10:31]
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: World Biomes: Deep Sea Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the different zones and life in the deep sea as well as watch videos and examine photos of this aquatic biome. [5:54]
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Other

Young Ocean Explorers

For Students 9th - 10th
This amazing website brings the ocean direct to your computer with high-quality, fact-filled videos. Articles answer everything you ever wanted to know about the ocean.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Explorers: Ocean Life

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson plan explores how human activity has an impact on turtles, sea otters, and dolphins in different parts of the world. Your students will read field reports from the sites and evaluate data that is offered.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Geostories: Ocean Exploration

For Students 5th - 9th
This Geostory illustrates pivotal events in undersea understanding.
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Other

Ocean Real Images: Pygmy Seahorse: Facts and Images

For Students 9th - 10th
View a large image gallery of these unusual ocean creatures while also learning scientific facts about this unique type of seahorse.
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Lesson Plan
National Geographic

National Geographic: Ecosystem Imbalance in the World

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students build on their knowledge of individual impacts on the ocean to see how the whole system can react to threats and changes. They examine ways in which human actions throw marine ecosystems out of balance, explore...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Oology: Expeditions

For Students 3rd - 8th
This student module includes short, informational text, images, interactive games, and quizzes about ocean exploration.
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Coral Reefs Under Stress

For Students 9th - 10th
Coral reefs, home to many vibrant plants and animals, are suffering from the affects of climate change and the increase of acid in ocean waters. Delve into the benefits and concerns of these beautiful ecosystems.
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Website
Boise State University

Boise State University: Hadalpelagic Zone

For Students 1st - 9th
View images and learn facts about this zone found deep in the ocean.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Ocean Careers Exploration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate careers in oceanography and marine exploration. Create a report on the life, education and career of a member of the Ocean Adventures Expedition team and present it in a creative way.
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Activity
PBS

Secretes of the Ocean Realm: Creatures of Darkness

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A PBS series site designed for educators to teach students the concempt of bioluminescence in marine life.
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Interactive
The Franklin Institute

Marshall Elementary School: Ocean Games & Puzzles

For Students 2nd - 6th
Complete interactive word searches to find animals of the intertidal zone. Learn ocean facts by completing a crossword puzzle. Match up pieces of a puzzle to display the water cycle. And after learning all that information, test yourself...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Sylvia Earle's Ted Prize Wish to Protect Our Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
What's been happening to the world's oceans over the past 50 years? Ocean researcher, Sylvia Earle, shares breathtaking images of the ocean and surprising details about the many problems plaguing its health. [18:12]
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Other

Voyage to the Deep: Tubeworm

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is a very brief overview of tubeworms, a hydrothermal vent marine animal.
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Coastal Ocean Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the coastal ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Harbor Porpoise Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
In this project you can use archived satellite tracking data to learn about activity patterns of harbor porpoises. How far do they travel? Can you find patterns in the routes individual animals take? Can you correlate their route with...
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Website
Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariner's Museum: Women and the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
Enter the world of the sea and find out how women have played an active role in maritime affairs throughout history. Read about everything from mythical mermaids to real women in the navy.
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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...