This is the eighth lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. It explores the role that oceans play in global climate change. Includes comprehension questions and interactive tools for understanding the...

Oceans site explores the physical features that lie deep below the surface of our world's oceans.

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on the early atmosphere and oceans. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.

An introduction and overview of the ocean habitat, the largest habitat on Earth. Includes links to information about three animals that live in this habitat.

Through pictures, diagrams, and charts, learn how the ocean serves as a storehouse of water.

This site, which is provided for by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, gives an article on the importance of the ocean. Everyone on earth depends upon the oceans. Learn why oceans are important and what Australia is doing to help...

A collection of four lessons where students look at the vital role oceans play in our lives, at the hydrosphere and the impact humans have on it, how humans use the oceans and who is responsible for protecting them, and the rationale...

This site features some background information and a satellite image of the Gulf Stream that you can analyze using information also given at the site. There is a link to an activity about the formation of eddies along the Gulf Stream as...

Describes the multitude of plastic trash scientists have found on a beach in Hawaii and in the oceans. Explains what a gyre is, and how plastic trash gets trapped in the eye of a gyre. Looks at the serious impact plastic materials have...

Ocean levels are increasing around the world. Find out why this type of climate change has scientists concerned.

Ocean explorer Robert Ballard takes us on a mindbending trip to hidden worlds underwater, where he and other researchers are finding unexpected life, resources, and even new mountains. He makes a case for serious exploration and mapping....

Overuse of fossil fuels has exploited the threat of global warming on Earth. This article features the details of the threat and provides additional resources.

Learn about this imperial garden in Beijing, a region surrounded by lakes that are often referred to as the Southern, Central and Northern Seas.

This site focuses on Poseidon, the Greek god of the seas, the horses, and the earthquakes. It provides biographical information, background, English and Greek pronunciations of his name, other titles, pictures, myths, and his places of...

This unit is a result of collaboration between the librarian and the 5th grade Science teacher. The Ocean Unit developed by the librarian is hands-on research in various areas of the library utilizing print, software and Internet access....

Smithsonian Institution presents ?Ocean Planet: Interdisciplinary Marine Science Activities?. Through this series of six interdisciplinary lessons, students will look at such things as the organisms in different marine ecosystems, the...

We've all heard that hurricanes draw their immense power from warm ocean waters. Of course, many factors contribute to the formation and growth of a hurricane, but can we expect to find that the warmer the water, the stronger the...

This site provides a description, distribution information, and distinguishing features of the southern right whales, humpback whales, and orcas.

Explore how scientists use satellite data to detect and monitor Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). HABs can be toxic to both humans and marine life. Students will learn how to read and interpret satellite images to better understand HAB events.

This lesson allows students to view and draw conclusions on the importance of life in the ocean. It uses student created movies to explore what is going on, as well as identifying the zones and diverse life associated with the oceans....

Describes the two organisms capable of photosynthesis in an ocean ecosystem, the different ocean zones and the plants and animals that live in them, some facts about the ocean, and the five oceans of the world.

Use this site to learn what the Navy has to say about ocean currents and then test your knowledge with their quiz.

Find a scale model of the five principal ocean zones, along with additional information.

The oceans contain both the earth's largest and smallest organisms. Interestingly they share a delicate relationship linked together by what they eat. The largest of the ocean's inhabitants, the Blue Whale, eats very small plankton,...