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Ocean Careers Exploration

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Learners will work together in groups to gather information about careers in oceanography. They discover the need to have a diverse group of people on a team and then share their information with the class. Web links and materials are included.

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careers, oceans

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careers, oceans, jean-michel cousteau, science
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6th - 10th
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Science
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