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Underwater Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
"The most visited site for underwater photography since 1996." A great reference tool for equipment, images and information. There is an online photo course, equipment for sale, video, etc.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Educational Links: Ask an Expert Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever wondered about, well, anything? Get your burning question answered here from reigning experts in General Science, Astronomy and Space Science, Biology and Life Sciences, Physics, Oceanography, Geology, Weather, and Health.
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Geotimes: Off the Beaten Path

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a glimpse inside the careers of geoscience professionals. Explore the types of career experiences that are available in the geoscience field.
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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...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Ocean Currents Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Jennifer Verduin dives into the science of ocean currents.
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Museum of Science

Museum of Science: Exploring the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
How do scientists collect information from the dark, cold depths of the ocean? Learn how scientists approach the problems of underwater exploration using remote sensing.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Reading/writing About Whales Using Fiction and Nonfiction Texts

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students will have a whale of a good time in this lesson in which they use fiction and nonfiction texts to write a letter to an online scientist.
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The Franklin Institute

In Quiry Almanack: Undersea and Oversee

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Dive into a greater understanding of the oceans by tagging along on this exploration of the oceans.
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Sut: Careers in Underwater Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in an ocean related career? Explore the variety of career opportunities that are available in underwater technology.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute: Undergraduate Resources: Marine Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
What does an oceanographer do and study? This site looks at what marine scientists and students do and the research expeditions they take part in.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Building Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (Ro Vs)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Educators with an interest in hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines will receive introductory instructions on how to design, engineer and build a fully functional underwater ROV.
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The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute: Treasures at Sea

For Students 2nd - 6th
Learn about ocean systems and habitats. Lots of reading, writing, games, and interactive activities. Colorful and fun.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

For Teachers 7th - 9th
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) is an interesting and somewhat publicized environmental problem. A swirling soup of trash up to 10 meters deep and just below the water surface is composed mainly of non-degradable plastics. These...
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NOAA

Noaa: Atlantic Oceanographical and Meteorological Laboratory

For Students 9th - 10th
The AOML researches oceanography, tropical meteorology, atmospheric and oceanic chemistry and acoustics in order to understand the physical characteristics of the ocean and atmosphere. Explore science in action!
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NASA

Nasa: Creeping Dead Zones

For Students 9th - 10th
Dead zones are popping up along coastlines all over the world. Find out what they are and the causes of this destructive phenomenon.
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Morning Earth

How Life Works: Biosphere Is Process: Atmosphere and Ocean Currents

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners examine the Earth science topic of oceanography. The tutorial consists of definitions and pictures on atmosphere and ocean currents.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Why Oceans?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, gives an article on the importance of the ocean. Everyone on earth depends upon the oceans. Learn why oceans are important and what Australia is doing to help...
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Other

Earthworks: Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in an environmental career? Explore current environmental job opportunties in the Earthworks database.
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Curated OER

George Cuvier

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of George Cuvier.
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Curated OER

Henry the Navigator

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Henry the Navigator

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