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Science Struck

Science Struck: Information About the Marine Biome

For Students 4th - 7th
Describes the characteristics of the marine biome and the plants and animals that live there.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Acid Rain and Aquatic Life

For Students 2nd - 5th
Chemicals from the Earth's atmosphere are making their way down to the planet. Not in spaceships, but in rain. The acid rain can infiltrate ground water, lakes, and streams. How does acid rain affect aquatic ecosystems?
Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Sorting the Gulf Ecosystem

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this activity, students sort images of organisms into categories such as birds, reptiles, plants, invertebrates, etc. Next they examine the provided poster of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem and categorize organisms they identify. A...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: Marine or Ocean Biome

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the marine biome. The largest biome by far, the oceans cover most of the Earth's surface.
Lesson Plan
Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy: Coral Reefs of Palau: Nature's Amazing Underwater Cities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson takes young scholars on a virtual field trip to the coral reefs of Palau where they will explore amazing underwater cities found near a remote network of islands in the Pacific Ocean. Learn all about an ecosystem of...
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Discovering Amazing Life in the Deep Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
A research biologist at the Monterey Aquarium and a professor at UC-Santa Cruz is interviewed to explain the studies done in the deep sea. Steven Haddock addresses the purpose of uncovering the mysteries of life and environment lying out...
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Monterey Bay Aquarium

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.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Aquatic Biomes

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Aquatic biomes can be generally classified based on the amount of salt in the water. Freshwater biomes have less than 1% salt and are typical of ponds and lakes,...
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National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California Santa Barbara

University of California: A Global Map of Human Impacts to Marine Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps in different categories such as fishing, climate change, and pollution were pulled together into a composite map that shows the impact of humans on the world's oceans. Analysis at the time (2008) showed that 40% of the world's...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Marine Organisms

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides an overview of the organisms living in the sea.
Interactive
Kidport

Kidport: Life in the Sea

For Students 1st - 5th
Teachers can utilize this colorful interactive site so that students can explore the wonderful world of sea animals. Use this site to learn their characteristics and living environments.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Deep Ocean Mysteries and Wonders

For Students 9th - 10th
Marine biologist, David Gallo, shows why oceans are important while taking the viewer on a voyage into the ocean and exploring the incredible beauty of marine life. [8:24]
Handout
Morning Earth

Biosphere as Place: Ocean: Benthic Biomes Two

For Students 9th - 10th
study the Biology concept of ecosystems. The marine ecosystem tutorial comprises of definitions, pictures, and examples of an assortment of ocean benthic biomes.
Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Ocean Abiotic Factors

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After looking at examples of biotic and abiotic factors in ecosystems, students focus on abiotic factors in marine ecosystems, the physical processes that are involved, and the impact human activities can have on these. Includes handouts...
Interactive
NOAA

Noaa: Estuaries: Noaa: Science Data: Graphing

For Students 9th - 10th
Create graphs of marine ecosystems using real-time data.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Ocean Ecosystems Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about ocean ecosystems. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: 12 Types of Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes twelve kinds of ecosystems.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.14 Aquatic Biomes

For Students 5th - 9th
Understand the living and nonliving aspects of aquatic ecosystems.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Ocean Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes organisms found in varying ocean ecosystems.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Ocean Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes organisms found in varying ocean ecosystems.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Aquatic Ecosystem

For Students 4th - 8th
Discover the aspects of aquatic ecosystems.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Aquatic Ecosystems: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try these five multiple-choice questions about aquatic ecosystems. After answers are submitted, students can review their mistakes.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Probing an Aquatic Ecosystem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students' use a pH sensor and Temperature Sensor to measure and compare the pH and temperature of three aquariums over a period of several weeks. They will compare and understand how plants and animals affect the water...
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Other

Sea Sky: Reef Life

For Students 9th - 10th
The coral reef, its composition and inhabitants are explored here in detail. With additional information about the life that inhabits a coral reef.

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