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Aquarium Kaiukan: Creatures and Anecdotes (Japanese)

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Japanese-language homepage of the Osaka Kaiukan Aquarium, one of the largest in the world. It introduces visitors to the creatures that inhabit zones of the Pacific, from the Aleutian Islands in the north to Antarctica in the south....
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Underwater World, Singapore

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site you will learn all about Underwater World in Singapore. You can get general information, take a virtual tour, see pictures, and download movies of a diver feeding fish.
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Read Works

Read Works: Dive Into a Coral Reef

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about coral reefs and some of the sea creatures that call them home. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Dive Into a Coral Reef!

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the animals that live in a coral reef. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Ocean Crafts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Colorful examples and directions are given for ocean crafts designed for kindergarten and elementary school children.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Octopus

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come and discover what octopi eat and where they live when you visit this resource. Students and teachers will benefit from this clear and concise presentation of information.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected (6) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with the novella "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway. This novella tells the story of Santiago, an old fisherman who struggles to reel in a giant marlin far off the coast of...
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Longcomb Sawfish

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the longcomb sawfish. It can be viewed live on the webcam.
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Curated OER

1960's Gang, the Russian Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
1960's gang.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Under the Deck Awnings" by Jack London

For Students 9th - 10th
"Jaws" fans might enjoy this story. "Under the Deck Awnings" centers around the ruthless character of Miss Caruthers and her horrific plan that leads to a boy being eaten by a shark. Read this short story by Jack London on this site.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: John Singleton Copley

For Students 9th - 10th
Tour through twelve paintings done by John Singleton Copley. Most of the works are portraits but you can also view "Watson and the Shark," one of his most famous pieces. Click on each image to find a brief explanation and analysis.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Anhinga

For Students 9th - 10th
Squawking Anhinga at Shark Valley of Everglades National Park
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Egret

For Students 9th - 10th
Snowy Egret Standing Near Water at Shark Valley of Everglades National Park
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Heron

For Students 9th - 10th
Great Blue Heron Standing in Grass at Shark Valley of Everglades National Park
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Fish

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides fascinating facts and colorful images of a variety of fish with a map of the location where they can be found.
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University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to Chondrichthyes

For Students 9th - 10th
Good introduction from Berkeley's department of paleontology, gives a brief history and the defining characteristics of the class of Chondrichthyes.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Oceans of the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
A set of illustrated fact pages, and some activity sheets, on coral reefs, tidal pools, and ocean ecosystems. Find maps, graphic organizers, and a movie link to tidal zones. Hyperlinks to specialized vocabulary words are also provided....
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Spiny Dogfish (Squalus Acanthias)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the squalus acanthias, more commonly known as the spiny dogfish.
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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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University of California

Ucmp: Chondrichthyes

For Students 9th - 10th
Site gives a quick but decent description of the anatomy of the skin and fins.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: John Singleton Copley

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on John Singleton Copley in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
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Curated OER

Unesco: Colombia: Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary

For Students 9th - 10th
Located some 506 km off the coast of Colombia, the site includes Malpelo island (350 ha) and the surrounding marine environment (857,150 ha). This vast marine park, the largest no-fishing zone in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, provides a...
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Click to View Full Sized Image

For Students 9th - 10th
John Singleton Copley's famous portrait "Watson and the Shark" is displayed here.
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Unesco: Australia: Ningaloo Coast

For Students 9th - 10th
The 604,500 hectare marine and terrestrial property of Ningaloo Coast, on the remote western coast of Australia, includes one of the longest near-shore reefs in the world. On land the site features an extensive karst system and network...

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