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Curated OER

Salmon and the Non-Native Species

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the affect of non-native species on Pacific Salmon. In this non-native species and Pacific Salmon lesson, students participate in a competition and habitat loss game. They play the game in groups, while answering...
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National Wildlife Federation

Ghost Town

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Around 93 percent of the reefs on Australia's Great Barrier Reef have been bleached, and almost one quarter of them are now dead. Scholars research the sea temperatures, especially around the areas with coral reefs, to make connections...
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Curated OER

Inside-out Adaptations

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students describe sea stars adaptations and explain how these enable them to survive in different environments.  For this animal adaptation lesson students watch a video, get into groups and create a list of characteristics of sea...
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Curated OER

Traveling with Flat Stanley

For Teachers 4th - 5th
students use the internet to gather geographical data about a state of their choice. Using new vocabulary, they describe the features present in the state, its climate and attractions. They develop a PowerPoint presentation to share...
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Curated OER

Biomimicry: Working Together, Cooperative Design

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of biomimicry. In this cooperative design instructional activity, students consider how cooperation is connected to nature and then collaborate to create their own cooperative designs for the future.
Website
Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: World Biomes: Pelagic Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the different zones of the open ocean, the pelagic biome, and what organisms call each zone home.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Ecosystems: Aquatic Ecosystems

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of aquatic ecosystems. It discusses the difference between freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, then explains what the three ecozones are in a marine ecosystem.
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What's the Big Idea? Marine Biology

For Students 3rd - 5th
An introduction to key concepts about the ocean, its ecosystems, and zones. With interactive flash cards that open in new windows to help you learn more.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Coastal Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to the various marine environments, their unique formations, origin and identifying characteristics.