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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Glowing in the Ocean

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site focuses on underwater animals that create their own light using bioluminescence. It also provides the lyrics and audio of a catchy tune putting bioluminescence in the spotlight.
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Website
University of Michigan

Univ. Of Michigan: Naval Architecture and Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
Website for the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of Michigan.
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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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Lesson Plan
National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Serc: Modeling Sea Level: Lateral and Vertical Facies Changes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do sequences of sedimentary rocks tell us about how sea level has changed? Students will use a tube and bead (or ball) model to visualize and predict how changes in sea level can control the lateral and vertical facies distribution...
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Other

Sailors for the Sea: Protecting Our Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that you can make a difference in keeping our oceans safe and beautiful? Become more knowledgeable about our oceans and the harm they face each day, including invasive species, overfishing and habitat alteration by perusing...
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Other

Ark Gis: Exploring the Arctic

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive mapping platform that combines and integrates existing data about the environment and human activity in the Arctic.
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Water Resources: Water Bodies

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about EPA's work to protect and manage water resources and what you can do to help.
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eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Earth and Sky: By the Sea

For Students K - 1st
Read about the different sights you can see along the seashore. Includes audio narration in English and Turkish with text in English.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Abyssal Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
This in-depth resource discusses the abyssal zone of the ocean. Includes a diagram and many facts about this zone.
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Handout
Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Oceans of the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
A set of illustrated fact pages, and some activity sheets, on coral reefs, tidal pools, and ocean ecosystems. Find maps, graphic organizers, and a movie link to tidal zones. Hyperlinks to specialized vocabulary words are also provided....
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Unit Plan
Museum of Science

Museum of Science: Oceans Alive

For Students 9th - 10th
There are links to the water planet, oceans in motion, life in the sea and resources. You will learn about the physical features of an ocean, changes in the ocean and the water cycle.
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Handout
University of Washington

University of Washington: Ctenophores

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an advanced essay on the biology of ocean-dwelling "comb jellies."
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Wild Kratts: Capture the Fishmobiles

For Students K - 1st
Utilize Creature Powers to capture as many fish as you can while riding around in the ocean in miniature fish-themed vehicles called Fishmobiles. Can you keep up with the rapid, precise movements of schooling fish?
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Other

Whitman College: Deep Sea Pages

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions and pictures of creatures that live at abyssal depths and on the abyssal plains of the world ocean. Link to other sites.
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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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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ocean ecosystem, and how its characteristics affect the life within it.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: A Helpful Guide to Understand the Photic Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
The photic zone is the upper layer of the ocean where sunlight can penetrate and support photosynthesis. This article explains the characteristics of this zone, the food chain that exists there, the adaptations of the plants and animals,...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Bathyal Zone

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn where this ocean zone is located, average temperature and the unique traits of the animals that reside there.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Deposition by Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes terrain features formed by ocean waves.
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Mariners' Museum and Park

The Mariner's Museum: Vasco Nunez De Balboa

For Students 5th - 8th
A biography of the life of explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa.
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Handout
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Oceans Alive: Cool, Wet Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that turtles migrate 1400 miles to lay their eggs? Did you know that penguins swim underwater at 55 MPH? Click on this site to learn more interesting facts.
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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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eBook
NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Facts on Runoff Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how water pollution can be prevented and how it affects you.
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Unit Plan
San Diego State University

San Diego State University: Researching Research

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This comprehensive unit site from the San Diego State University is geared towards seventh grade math and science students. "Students will chose a research project currently in progress and research it using traditional techniques, the...