Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE)
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The Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) is a grassroots, community-based effort involving teachers, students, and scientists working together to create a library of educational resources and services to support Earth system science education. DLESE supports Earth system science education by providing access to high-quality collections of educational resources; access to Earth data sets and imagery; support services to help educators and learners effectively create, use, and share educational resources; and communication networks to facilitate interactions and collaborations across all dimensions of Earth system education.
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National Geographic: Oceans for Life Resource Library
The Resource Library contains lesson plans for grades K-12, activities, games, magazine articles, maps, photos, news articles, and more. Many disciplines of marine science and oceanography are discussed, including conservation, underwater photography, corals, marine sanctuaries, threats to ocean life, sharks, waves, the oceans, careers, and much more. There is also an evaluation section to grade and comment on the library. Educational levels: Primary elementary, Intermediate elementary, Middle school, High school
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What Is a Wetland?
This introduction to wetlands describes the diversity of common wetland habitats, includes their definitions, water and soil characteristics, and lists of representative plant and animal life. The important ecological roles of wetlands as habitat and water filter are explained. Educational levels: General public, Intermediate elementary, Middle school, High school, Undergraduate lower division
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Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence Florida (COSEE-Florida)
COSEE-Florida's center for ocean science integration and outreach in Florida contains a wealth of information including lesson plans, links to many external resources, communications forums, webcasts, online courses, webcams, and more. It also features access to Ocean Connections, COSEE Florida's quarterly newsletter. Educational levels: Graduate or professional
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Exotic Introductions
A chapter from a hypertextbook from an online UC Irvine course. Site provides an introduction to exotic species, information on exotic plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates, description of the secondary effects, and an explanation of how these species are introduced to new areas. Site includes links to additional exotic species resources, including government agencies who deal specifically with exotics. Educational levels: Middle school, High school
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Oyster Stew
Describes edible oysters, their adaptations, anatomy, ecology and life cycle, including diagrams and photos. Provides details and photos of oysters cultured in Washington and elsewhere, reviews Washington State oyster industry, its history, challenges and changing technology. Offers tips on purchasing and preparing oysters, their nutritional value, shellfish poisoning issues, oyster recipes and sources of oysters. Includes bibliography of Sea Grant publications on oysters and other aquaculture species; as well as web links to related sites. Educational levels: General public, Middle school, High school
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Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary: Live Bottom Reefs
Profiles the seafloor geology and reef community off Sapelo Island, Georgia. Describes the geological history of the limestone outcroppings and ledges that make up Gray's Reef, and the features of the continental shelf and important currents that affect it. Characterizes this transition zone for tropic and temperate species, list representative marine life found seasonally and year-round, and the importance of this "live bottom" community to anglers. Appropriate for grades 9 and up. Educational levels: Middle school, High school
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Volcanoes and Tide Pools
Describes a 2003 geology, marine life and desert natural history study workshop in Northern Mexico for teachers. Instructors are university-trained geologist and biologist from Arizona who specialize in field experiences for teachers. Tour departed Tucson, Arizona for Sonora, Mexico and spent three days investigating the region's volcanic and geological features, rocky shores and desert ecology. Photos illustrate representative activities. Trip fees apply. Educational levels: General public
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Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Describes the objectives, research, educational outreach and news of the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve, an Alaska Unit of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. Education programs for K-12 stress research and include classroom and field programs, mentoring, teacher workshops, links to teacher resource materials, and special events. Also available: ecological characterization of the Bay, images, maps, video and virtual tour. Educational levels: Primary elementary, Intermediate elementary, Middle school, High school, Graduate or professional
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Jason Academy
Professional development opportunities for teachers. Science and math instruction via online courses, webcasts, and face-to-face onsite workshops and coaching. These continuing education programs target standards-based instruction and include practical, inexpensive classroom demonstrations and activities. Topics include: biology, chemistry, physics, ocean science and more. Courses are accredited. NSTA endorsed, supported by US Department of Education's Star Schools Program. Graduate credit and CEUs are available; tuition fees apply. Educational levels: Graduate or professional
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Trolling the Seas for New Medicines
Describes the criteria used by natural products chemists to survey marine organisms for promising compounds; as well as the extraction and testing process for identifying potential drugs. Provides examples of chemicals with medical applications for humans. Offers tips on dispelling student misconceptions, outlines possible connections to chemistry curriculum, suggests classroom demonstrations, lessons and student projects. Provides answers to anticipated student questions. Educational levels: High school, Undergraduate lower division
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Grant Writing Resources from Carolina Biological
Many national foundations and organizations offer grants and awards to educators. Local businesses and industries may offer money, expertise, and products to teachers. This site provides step-by-step guidelines for teachers who are first-time grant proposal writers, as well as useful tips for experienced proposal authors. Includes a page of links to sources of grants for classroom teachers and schools. Educational levels: Graduate or professional
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Alaska SeaLife Center Summer Camps
Headquartered in Seward, Alaska, the Alaska SeaLife Center is dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska through research, rehabilitation and public education. Site features information on summer camp opportunities for students grades 3-12. Includes information on admissions and fees, as well as links to other Center educational and research programs. Educational levels: Intermediate elementary, Middle school, High school
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Jason XV: Rainforests at the Crossroads
2004 JASON exploration of the Isthmus of Panama region and its tropical rainforests. Expedition focused on the research, monitoring, and management of this region. Explore how technology has influenced the geography, hydrology, and biology of Panama and how it is used to better understand Earth's dynamic systems. There is a cost associated with some resource materials, however there are materials available free of charge. Educational levels: Middle school, High school, Undergraduate lower division
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Tennessee Educators of Aquatic and Marine Sciences (TEAMS)
A regional NMEA chapter, TEAMS is dedicated to promoting aquatic and marine educational programs in order to make them more accessible to Tennessee educators. TEAMS informs its members about new publications, educational programs, and events that would help in their efforts to include more aquatic and marine education in the classroom. TEAMS conducts an annual conference for Tennessee marine educators and has several annual awards and grants available for its members. Educational levels: Graduate or professional
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REEF Marine Conservation Internships
The Reef Environmental Education Foundation offers four month internships with housing provided. Duties include a wide range of environmental nonprofit activities with three to four days in the office and one day diving each week. First Aid, CPR, and SCUBA certification required. Transportation while living in Key Largo, basic computer skills, excellent people and communication skills, and enthusiasm to teach are all also required of applicants. Educational levels: Undergraduate upper division, Graduate or professional
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The Cruise of the Snark
In this classic by a master of the adventure story, Jack London writes of a true adventure-his own voyage across the Pacific in the Snark. Knowing little about navigation, he set out from San Francisco with his wife and two crew in a schooner whose defects included a tendency to leak and a refusal to face up to the wind. Full text available. Educational levels: Primary elementary, Intermediate elementary, Middle school, High school, Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division
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The Ebb-Tide
Robert Louis Stevenson's tale of exploitation in the South Seas recreates both the period (1890s) and the place through a brilliant exploration of the moral corruption of colonization. Full text available. Educational levels: Primary elementary, Intermediate elementary, Middle school, High school, Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division
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Pacific Region Sea Grant Programs
A conglomerate of 6 Sea Grant offices including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Southern California, and Hawaii. Access information on many different topics both specific to Pacific waters and applicable elsewhere, including tourism, fisheries, invasive species, and policy. Each individual site features additional information on education, aquaculture, seafood technology, and more. Educational levels: Graduate or professional
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Water (Teacher's guide)
This Teacher's Guide for grades 4-8 was developed so the students learn in an active, hands-on way about water, its characteristics, and its importance to life. The goal is to integrate science, mathematics, art, geography, and language in exploring the forms and properties of water and recognize its key role in sustaining plants and animals. Educational levels: Intermediate elementary, Middle school
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USGS: Global Change
Much of the constant change on Earth is in part due to natural cycles. Human activity, however, can also cause environmental changes. It covers four themes: time, change, natural cycles, and the Earth as home. Includes a two-sided color poster, teacher's instructions, and three activities. Each activity includes background material, an experiment, three lesson plans, and suggestions for further reading. Educational levels: Intermediate elementary, Middle school
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