marine biology lesson plans

Amazing Whales __ A lesson plan about whales for the younger student. - From arizona.edu - http://marinediscovery.arizona.edu/lessons/eels/Templates/index.html

Bridge - Lesson Plan Collections __ A index of a few dozen lesson plans. Each with goals, procedure and materials needed. - From vims.edu - http://web.vims.edu/bridge/lesson.html?svr=www

Discovery of Sound in the Sea __ "Oceanographers, submariners, whales, dolphins, seals, in short, all working or living in the ocean rely on sound to sense their surrounds, to communicate, and to navigate. This web site will introduce you to the science and uses of Sound in the Sea." - From dosits.org - http://www.dosits.org/

Lesson Plans - Marine Protected Areas __ "In this lesson, students will define "Marine Protected Areas" and discuss their importance, location, function, as well as describe several types of Marine Protected Areas." - From nationalgeographic.com - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/16/g68/index.html

Lesson Plans - Underwater Study: Marine Biology __ "In this lesson, students will learn about marine biology as a career, the types of plants and animals marine biologists study, and how technology helps them in their work." - From nationalgeographic.com - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/06/g35/thys.html

Marine Biology Elementary Lesson Plans & Curricula Development __ "Developed by science educators at the Aquarium, our marine biology elementary lesson plans explore a wide variety of topics. Each of the four curriculum development guides shown contain science, math, and assorted interdisciplinary activities relating to different marine habitats. " While a commercial site selling its items, there is some interesting free material. - From aquariumteacher.com - http://www.aquariumteacher.com/educator.html

Marine Biology//Invertebrates - Science Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit ... __ Lesson activity comparing squid and octopus. - From lessonplanspage.com - http://www.lessonplanspage.com/ScienceInvertebratesMarineBiologyOctopusSquidComparison512.htm

Marine Discovery Developed Lesson Plans __ Good collection of Marine biology lesson plans for all grade levels. Goals, procedure and materials needed. - From arizona.edu - http://marinediscovery.arizona.edu/lessons.html

National Estuarine Research Reserve System Lesson Plans __ You will find a collection lesson plans and activities developed by some of the National Estuarine Research Reserves to help introduce students to specific estuarine environments. - From noaa.gov - http://nerrs.noaa.gov/Education/LessonPlans.html

National Geographic EdNet: Oceans for Life __ Professional development and ocean science resource portal for teachers. Site includes lesson plans, communication tools, workshop and event announcements. - From ngsednet.org - http://www.ngsednet.org/community/index.cfm?community_id=128

Ocean Planet: Interdisciplinary Marine Science Activities __ "The Smithsonian developed this set of lesson plans as an extension of their "Ocean Planet" exhibit. Six different multidisciplinary lesson plans are included in the online booklet, along with good background information, and student worksheets that can be downloaded and printed." - From smithsonianeducation.org - http://smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/ocean/main.html

Thermoregulation in Marine Mammals __ "Students will learn how mammals maintain a fairly constant body temperature under various conditions. Specifically they will become aware of marine mammals and their utilization of blubber through a hands-on activity." Goals, procedure and materials needed. - From marinediscovery.arizona.edu - http://marinediscovery.arizona.edu/lessonsS01/coral/2.html

Under the Sea __ Here is a complete unit about marine biology for elementary students. Contains lessons, online activities, links, and an extensive list of books about marine life and habitats. - From Mrs. Seagraves - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Atrium/5924/underthesea.htm

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