Hydrothermal Vent Multimedia Collage
joakman2016-05-11T08:50:51-04:00Hydrothermal Vent Multimedia Collage
Purpose of activity:
Use as a final project after doing reading and research about hydrothermal vents along mid-ocean ridges.Time allowance:
At least an hour (My class did this in two parts, with painting one week and gluing the next, but it can be done in one session,...
Cut-and-assemble Paper Clam (showing inside anatomy)
joakman2016-05-11T08:51:42-04:00Cut-and-assemble Paper Clam
Purpose of project:
To provide an alternative to dissection, OR to provide a pre-lab exercise that will enhance the dissection experience.Target age group:
Ages 8-16Description of activity:
A cut-and-assemble project showing the internal anatomy of a clam. There is a pre-labeled pattern for younger students and a label-it-yourself version for...
Arctic Tern Craft and Cooperative Game
joakman2016-05-11T08:52:24-04:00Arctic Tern Craft and Cooperative Game
Purpose of project:
To learn about the arctic ternTarget age group:
Ages 5-10Description of activity:
Students cut and assemble an arctic tern, then they use their bird in a role-playing game that simulates the migration of the tern from pole to pole. This activity is designed...
Pop-up Barnacle
joakman2016-05-11T08:53:31-04:00Pop-up Barnacle
Purpose of activity:
To learn about a common, but often overlooked, member of the ocean community: the barnacle. These creatures are downright fascinating. (Also, this activity provides good practice for following instructions, and cutting and gluing skills.)Description of activity:
The barnacle pops up when you open the page and...
Vampire squid activity (videos, lab, craft picture)
joakman2016-05-11T08:54:20-04:00Vampire squid activity
Purpose of activity:
To learn about the vampire squid (which is neither a vampire nor a squid!). It is a cephalopod (related to octopi and squids) that lives in the deep ocean in complete darkness. It has blue blood and can glow in the dark. Pretty cool.Target age group:
Ages...
Cuttlefish art project idea
joakman2016-05-11T08:54:57-04:00Cuttlefish art project idea
Purpose of activity:
To appreciate how good cuttlefish are at camouflageDescription:
Students paint a white paper cuttlefish to match a printed backgroundTarget age group:
Any ageTime allowance:
20-30 minutesMaterials needed:
Printed background pages of coral reefs, white paper for cuttlefish (can print and use pattern page below if you want...
Glow-in-the-dark deep sea fish (art project)
joakman2016-05-11T08:56:15-04:00Glow-in-the-dark deep sea fish
This sample was colored by one of my middle school students. The white dots glow in the dark.Purpose of activity:
To learn about the luminescence of deep sea fish as well as to enjoy doing an art project.Description of activity:
A pattern is printed onto black paper. ...
Stingray Hand Puppet
joakman2016-05-11T08:57:17-04:00Stingray Hand Puppet
Purpose of activity:
Appreciation of an ocean animal, and a chance to practice craft skills such as cutting and gluing.Description of activity:
A hand puppet made from fabricTarget age group:
Ages 5-9Time needed:
This depends upon how much you have prepared ahead of time, and if you are working with...
3D Ocean Bingo
joakman2016-04-28T12:31:06-04:00Purpose of activity: To learn about the ecosystems that exist at various levels in the ocean. Description of activity: Three bingo boards "stacked" so that the bingo game is three-dimensional. The top board is the sunlight zone, the middle is the twilight zone (where there is very little light) and the...
