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California Academy of Science

Sustainable Fishing in the Philippines

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Understanding the importance of sustainable fishing practices is fostered through a classroom game. In small groups, the class plays a fishing game where they can see first-hand, the effects of thoughtless fishing practices. After the...
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Curated OER

Follow a Fish

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students choose a fish from anywhere within the Ocean Center. They observe it for a given time, recording its behavior. Students comprehend the concept that living things have individual characteristics that enable them to live in their...
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Curated OER

Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students examine the potential impact of climate change to agriculture, coastal areas, forests, water, and human health. They hypothesize what might happen to a sugar maple forest and hold a debate about global warming.
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NOAA

Individual Species in the Deep Sea

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
A tube worm's outer covering is made of chitin, the same material that makes up the shells of lobsters and crabs. Scholars create tube worms and analyze and discuss the longevity of organisms living near cold seeps. They then discuss and...
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Curated OER

Using Science Fiction To Understand Biological Concepts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers read and discuss," The Andromeda Strain" by Michael Crichton and complete a short writing exercise as a warm-up for a longer piece of science fiction writing. They choose a topic and create a science fiction short story...
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Curated OER

Resources for Teaching about Biogeochemical Cycles

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study the different cycles and Earth's systems.  In this investigative activity students study the nitrogen and carbon cycles, play a game pertaining to it and also participate in a class activity. 
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Curated OER

Making a Mola

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the term mola. In this social studies lesson, 6th graders create a visual representation of a mola. Additionally, students design their own mola to include important parts of their lifestyle.
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Curated OER

Homeschooling Lesson: Sea Turtles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners write down the names of common turtles and observe pictures of various types. In this sea turtles lesson, students review names and features of these animals, label and draw a picture. Learners research habitat, migration,...

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