Curated OER
Who is the Sea Otter Related to?
Students examine the genetic relationships of different organisms. In groups, they discover the importance of genes and how different amino acids show various evolutionary relationships. They use an online database to continue their...
Curated OER
WET Science Lesson #11: How Light Affects Water
Scientists listen to the story of Wadja Egnankou who works to save African mangrove forests. They experiment with refraction and the introduction of particulate matter to water. They conclude with creative writing about the need for a...
Texas Instruments
Can You Breathe Like a Pinniped?
Young learners compare the breathing patterns of different animals in this pinniped lesson. They examine the breathing pattern of California sea lions and northern elephant seals. Pupils collect, compare and analyze data concerning...
Curated OER
Design a Reef!
Students explore coral reef ecosystems. In this ecosystems science lesson, students research coral reef ecosystems to determine the major functions the participating organisms must perform. Students construct a miniature...
Curated OER
Ecological Organization
Students study biomes and their major characteristics. In this biomes lesson students draw a climatogram and discuss climate of a specific area.
Curated OER
Water Layering and Circulation
Students examine relationships and interactions between different types of water. They experiment with colored water of different temperature and salinity and discuss how the results relate to real ocean currents.
Curated OER
Desalination: Creating a Solar Still
To better understand how solar power can aid in creating desalinated drinking water, the class creates a model still. They will build a model of a solar still, make observations, and discuss how the process works. While the idea behind...
Curated OER
Ocean Planet: Pollution Solution
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this science lesson, students investigate the impact of oil spills as they discuss historical spills. Students use problem solving skills to brainstorm clean-up methods.
Curated OER
Diversity of Life
Students study Arthropods and their characteristics. In this organisms activity students explore the success of Arthropods and answer questions.
Curated OER
Ocean Market
Students identify some consumer goods that come from the ocean.
They classify these items into groups, identify their source, and calculate the cost of buying such goods.
Curated OER
To Drink or not to Drink
Seventh graders discuss water quality, water availability and water resources and how water is used in the world around them. They view a video on water quality then test for pH, temperature and dissolved oxygen to indicate water quality.
Curated OER
Science: Dissolved Oxygen and Water Quality Sampling
Students perform tests to determine the level of oxygen dissolved in water. After examining a table displaying the temperature and solubility of water, they examine the three stages involved in the test. Upon completion, students explain...
Curated OER
Salmon Smolt: Stella PC and Mac
Students investigate the Stella Smolts Migration Model and its use in previous simulation models to help managers deal with the many factors contributing smolts decline. They participate in an interactive exercise in the role of fishery...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Marine Biology Facts
Discusses the unique characteristics of the oceans and the many organisms that live in a marine ecosystem.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Famous Marine Biologists and Their Contributions
Read up on the lives and contributions of these scientists if you are considering a career in marine biology.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Conservation Biology: Overfishing
Article describing the scope of the problem of overfishing in the ocean and in fresh water bodies around the world. Adverse effects of this practice on both natural and human systems, and efforts to contain it are detailed. (Published:...
University of California
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research. Their site provides up-to-date news headlines pertaining to oceanography, research conducted by the institute,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Aquatic Biomes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will recognize aquatic biomes and understand the adaptations necessary to survive in one.
Other
Whitman College: Deep Sea Pages
Descriptions and pictures of creatures that live at abyssal depths and on the abyssal plains of the world ocean. Link to other sites.