Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biology: World Biomes: Deep Sea Biome
Read about the different zones and life in the deep sea as well as watch videos and examine photos of this aquatic biome. [5:54]
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: War and Neutral Rights
This resource presents a brief discussion of U.S. neutrality early in World War I and of the events which brought the country closer to war.
NOAA
Noaa: Ocean Science Careers
Study the different types of ocean related careers that are available and how you can make a difference without having to be a professional.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Geography Games: Oceans and Seas
Study a labeled world map showing the oceans and seas, and then try to match their names to their locations on a blank map.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Oceans
[Free Registration/Login Required] This fun 5 page flipchart is a great introduction to oceans for primary grades. It contains links to web sites about oceans, a cute star fish song, and water poem. It also displays the 4 oceans on a...
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Armory: U Boats: Assassins of the Seas
This site contains pictures, charts and general information on Germany's use of submarine warfare. It focuses on the second phase of submarine usage, i.e., to disrupt trade lines and enforce embargos.
Texas A&M University
Ocean World: Satellite Oceanography
What does a satellite in space have to do with the oceans? Discover the answer to this question as well as uncover some interesting facts about satellites at this site.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The Battle of Skagerrak (Jutland)
A firsthand account and description of the Battle of Jutland by a German gunnery officer. His account sheds light on both German and British naval tactics used in the battle.
Other
The War Times Journal: The Grand Fleet
Selections from the war time memoirs of Admiral Jellicoe who was the British naval commander at the Battle of Jutland. These writings provide a glimpse into the use of British naval tactics at the naval battle.
Columbia University
Scientific Background on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
This site features information and related links that can be used by students and scientists to understand the events that led to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1907
At this website from the Nobel eMuseum, you can read a biography of Rudyard Kipling, which summarizes Kipling's life, education, and published works. In additon, the Presentation Speech given by C.D. af Wirsen provides a detailed...
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biology: World Biomes: Coastal Oceans Biome
Explore photos, watch video clips, and learn about the aquatic biome located above the continental shelf. [8:37]
SMART Technologies
Smart: World Map
This lesson features a world map with labeled countries, a global map, and an interactive map of the seven continents.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Ocean Planet: Interdisciplinary Marine Science Activities
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...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Sylvia Earle
This article on Sylvia Earle, ambassador to the world's oceans, includes information on her record-breaking dive as well as her various studies concerning the ocean's environment.
Other
Discovery Kids: Jimi Rock Undersea Adventures
Students can learn about the world's oceans in this safe, online, undersea world. Visit virtual dive sites, create characters, and play aquatic-themed games. Students can play some games free, or they can sign up for a membership for a...
Other
Aurora Trust and Aurora Institute of Maritime Studies
Find out about human interaction with the world's oceans through education support activities in the fields of ocean exploration, research, and education.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Ecosystems
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the different ecosystems of the world, enhanced by embedded videos showing both the landscape and the plants and animals that can be found there.
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: Hydrothermal Vents
This resource is part of a larger online exhibit on the world of oceans. The information on this page is very brief in relation to hydrothermal vents, but the site links to a full-length pdf format article on the subject. The article is...
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Ocean Habitats
Habitats are places where plants and animals live. There are many different habitats in the oceans of the world. Every plant and animal in the ocean prefers a particular habitat. Learn about Ocean Habitats in this well-constructed...
Scholastic
Scholastic Explorers: Ocean Life
This lesson plan explores how human activity has an impact on turtles, sea otters, and dolphins in different parts of the world. Your students will read field reports from the sites and evaluate data that is offered.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: El Nino Southern Oscillation
Learn how the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climate fluctuation affects weather around the world.
Other
Quoddy Loop: Tides
This resource gives an in-depth description of the Quoddy Loop of Islands within the Bay of Fundy. This area has the greatest tidal range in the world. Learn what causes these massive tides.
The Franklin Institute
In Quiry Almanack: Undersea and Oversee
Dive into a greater understanding of the oceans by tagging along on this exploration of the oceans.