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The Rockpool
In this science worksheet, students examine a detailed picture of a rock pool (tide pool) and the many creatures that live in or near it. Students color the picture and try to identify the animals and plants.
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Tidepool Island Biogeography
Students experience and test island biogeography ideas by comparing diversity and abundance of rocky inter-tidal patches. Working, in groups of three, they investigate rocks and creatures found in a tidepool. Lesson plan designed for...
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National Park Service: Cabrillo Natl Monument/tide Pools Windows to the Sea
National Park Service page about the plight of the owl limpet, a small fish resident of Southern Californian tide pools
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Natural Perspective: The Animal Kingdom: Starfish
Info page of sea star inhabitants of tide pools.Includes excellent photography
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Puget Sound Shorelines: Beaches Tide Pools
Washington State's Dept of Ecology website provides a brief description of a tide pool, it's inhabitants and tips on examining them. Related links.