Curriculum
| Grade 3-5 | ||
| Title | Description | URL |
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Ecology by Inquiry |
Series of lessons that teach fundamental ecological principals using an inquiry and hands-on approach. | nwfsc.noaa.gov/edu cation/educators.cfm |
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Remote Sensing and Coral Reefs |
Lessons about the electromagnetic spectrum, altimetry, coral reefs, symbiosis, phytoplankton, sea surface temperature and conservation issues. | coralreefwatch.noaa. gov/satellite/edu cation/reef_remote_ sensing.html |
| Navigating Change |
A series of units focused on raising awareness and motivating people to change their attitudes and behaviors to better care for the Hawaiian Islands and the ocean's ecological resources. | coralreef.noaa.gov/ outreach/resourcecd 08/lessonplans.html |
| Project Flow |
A curriculum of 15 lessons and activities about the Great Lakes ecosystem, fisheries and stewardship. | miseagrant.umich.edu/ flow/ |
| Grade 5-8 | ||
| Title | Description | URL |
|
Remote Sensing and Coral Reefs |
Lessons include topics about the electromagnetic spectrum, altimetry, coral reefs, symbiosis, phytoplankton, sea surface temperature and conservation issues. | coralreefwatch.noaa. gov/satellite/educa tion/reef_remote_ sensing.html |
| Learning Ocean Science Through Ocean Exploration Curriculum |
Curriculum includes lessons on ocean mapping, currents, geology, primary production, ecology and human impacts. | oceanexplorer.noaa .gov/edu/curriculum /welcome.html |
|
Ecology by Inquiry |
Lessons that teach fundamental ecological principals using an inquiry and hands-on approach. | nwfsc.noaa.gov/edu cation/educators.cfm |
| Navigating Change |
A series of units focused on raising awareness and motivating people to change their attitudes and behaviors to better care for the Hawaiian Islands and the ocean's ecological resources. | coralreef.noaa.gov/ outreach/resourcecd 08/lessonplans.html |
| Project Flow |
A curriculum of 15 lessons and activities about the Great Lakes ecosystem, fisheries and stewardship. | miseagrant.umich.edu/ flow/ |
| Grade 8-12 | ||
| Title | Description | URL |
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Estuaries 101 - Earth Science Module |
Students use Google Earth, data sources and reference materials to investigate estuaries, tides, salinity, and watersheds. Includes an authentic assessment. | estuaries.gov/estuar ies101/Teachers/ Default.aspx?ID=79 |
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Estuaries 101 - Life Science Module |
Students use Google Earth, real time data, lab activities and other sources to investigate the biodiversity, nutrient cycling and other biological aspects of an estuary. | estuaries.gov/estuar ies101/Teachers/ Default.aspx?ID=79 |
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Estuaries 101 - Physical Science Module |
Students use Google Earth, data sources, reference materials and lab activities to investigate water chemistry of estuaries. The unit concludes with an authentic assessment. | estuaries.gov/estuar ies101/Teachers/ Default.aspx?ID=79 |
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Harmful Algal Bloom Hunter's Handbook |
Classroom activities and experiments to compliment the video, Science at Sea: The Hunt for Killer Algae. Video Avalable online | nwfsc.noaa.gov/hab/ outreach/education .html |
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Learning Ocean Science Through Ocean Exploration Curriculum |
An ocean sciences curriculum that includes lessons on ocean mapping, currents, geology, primary production, ecology and human impacts. | oceanexplorer.noaa. gov/edu/curriculum /welcome.html |

