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Monterey Bay Aquarium

What's in a Name?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Combine art and word analysis in a lesson about genus and species. Elementary children sleuth out the meaning of scientific names for a number of shark species using a prefix and suffix definition chart. They then draw an image of the...
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Southern Sea Otter

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides extensive information about the Southern Sea Otter, such as diet, habitat and cool facts.
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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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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Blackfooted Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the Blackfooted penguin. The content includes lots of quick facts, plus a video of penguins at the aquarium!
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Brain Coral

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents extensive information about brain coral, including diet, size, range, relatives, conservation, and cool facts.
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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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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Abalone

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn some "cool facts" about abalone as you study its description and read about conservation efforts.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Sand Dollar

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes the natural history and some other "cool facts" about sand dollars, as well as some information on conservation concerns.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Northern Elephant Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
A variety of information on Northern Elephant Seals, such as habitat, diet, conservation efforts and cool facts, is provided at this resource.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Kelp Forest Crossword

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find a printable crossword puzzles on the topic of kelp forests designed to reinforce specific academic language associated with kelp forest habitats, such as holdfast, plankton, and adaptation. Includes links to other resources,...
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Animal Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive image-rich field guide to marine habitats and inhabitants, with detailed descriptions and "cool facts" about each.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the homepage of the Monterey Bay and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Purple Sea Urchin

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the purple sea urchin and learn cool facts, its natural history, and conservation status.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: African Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the African penguin. The content includes lots of quick facts, plus a video of penguins at the aquarium.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Broadclub Cuttlefish

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the broadclub cuttlefish and learn cool facts, its natural history, and conservation status.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Acorn Barnacle

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the acorn barnacle and learn cool facts, its natural history, and conservation status.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Pigeon Guillemot

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the pigeon guillemot and learn cool facts and conservation status.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Black Oystercatcher

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the black oystercatcher and learn cool facts, its natural history, and conservation status.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Western Snowy Plover

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Western snowy plover and learn cool facts and conservation status.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Sooty Shearwater

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the sooty shearwater and learn cool facts, its natural history, and conservation status.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Brown Pelican

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the brown pelican and learn cool facts, its natural history, and conservation status.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Tufted Puffin

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the tufted puffin and learn cool facts, its natural history, and conservation status.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Ruddy Turnstone

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the ruddy turnstone and learn cool facts and conservation status.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: Western Gull

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the western gull and learn cool facts and conservation status.