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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Salty Is the Sea?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Have you ever been swimming at the beach and gotten some water in your mouth by mistake? Then you know that the ocean is very salty. Bodies of freshwater also contain some salt, but much less compared to oceans. In this experiment you...
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Curated OER

Florida State Saltwater Mammal

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the Florida State Saltwater Mammal.
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Florida State Saltwater Mammal

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the Florida State Saltwater Mammal.
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Florida State Saltwater Mammal

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the Florida State Saltwater Mammal.
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Florida State Saltwater Mammal

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the Florida State Saltwater Mammal.
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New Hampshire State Saltwater Game Fish

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the New Hampshire State Saltwater Game Fish.
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New Hampshire State Saltwater Game Fish

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the New Hampshire State Saltwater Game Fish.
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New Hampshire State Saltwater Game Fish

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the New Hampshire State Saltwater Game Fish.
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New Hampshire State Saltwater Game Fish

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the New Hampshire State Saltwater Game Fish.
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New Hampshire State Saltwater Game Fish

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the New Hampshire State Saltwater Game Fish.
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New Hampshire State Saltwater Game Fish

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the New Hampshire State Saltwater Game Fish.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: State Salt Water Fish of Alabama Fighting Tarpon

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Salt Water Fish of Alabama - Fighting Tarpon."
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Florida State Saltwater Animal Porpoise

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Florida State Saltwater Animal -- Porpoise."
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Louisiana State Saltwater Fish Spotted Sea Trout

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Louisiana State Saltwater Fish - Spotted Sea Trout."
Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Earth's Water: Lakes and Reservoirs

For Students 9th - 10th
The USGS reviews the differences between lakes and reservoirs. They discuss the history of freshwater and salt water lakes. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
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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.
Website
Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Seasonal Wetlands

For Students 3rd - 8th
Identify the four types of seasonal wetlands found across the earth. There are fresh water and salt water marshes, bogs, and swamps.
Handout
The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Saltwater Crocodile

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual zoo site provides some fascinating facts on this largest living reptile. Contains a physical description as well as information on their habitat, diet, social structure and birth and offspring.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Finding the % Salt in Seawater

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this experiment, students are asked to collect data in order to prepare a calibration curve showing the relationship between the percentage of salt and the mass of salt water. Using this graph, students will be able to determine the...
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Utah STEM Foundation

Utah Stem Action Center: Floating on the Great Salt Lake

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Through exploring the phenomenon that it is easier to float on salt water than on fresh water, students will develop a conceptual model for molecules and how the arrangement of molecules affects density.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: "Thirsty? How 'Bout Seawater?"

For Students 3rd - 8th
This U.S. Geological Survey website explains the desalinization method used by some communities to change sea water into drinking water. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Water Science for Schools Uses of Saline Water

For Students 3rd - 8th
This U.S. Geological Survey website explains a variety of uses for saline water. Pie graphs and bar graphs are used to illustrate the various uses. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Water Science for Schools Why Is the Ocean Salty?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This U.S. Geological Survey website offers one explanation of why the ocean is salty. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
Lesson Plan
The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 5 Ess2 2: Water Availability and Distribution

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
With these lessons, student can provide evidence to how water is distributed around Earth by interpreting graphs of the amounts and percentages of water in various reservoirs. On this site find work samples, phenomena, assessment...

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