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Measuring ocean depth — a simulation activity (ages 10 and up)

joakman2016-05-11T10:06:42-04:00

Measuring ocean depth -- a simulation activity

Measuring ocean depth -- a simulation activity  (ages 10 and up)

By joakmanAnimals, Earth Sciences, Geography & Maps, Oceanography
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What is in ocean water?

joakman2019-11-21T18:22:55-05:00

What is in ocean water?

What Is Ocean Water Made Of worksheet A worksheet for ages 9 and up.  Do research to find the answers to these questions.  (Answer key provided in case of "emergency.")

By joakmanAnimals, Earth Sciences, Oceanography
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Hydrothermal Vent Multimedia Collage

joakman2016-05-11T08:50:51-04:00

Hydrothermal 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,...

By joakmanAnimals, Art, Oceanography
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Cut-and-assemble Paper Clam (showing inside anatomy)

joakman2016-05-11T08:51:42-04:00

Cut-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 8-16

Description 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...

By joakmanAnimals, Oceanography
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Arctic Tern Craft and Cooperative Game

joakman2016-05-11T08:52:24-04:00

Arctic Tern Craft and Cooperative Game

Purpose of project:

To learn about the arctic tern

Target age group:

Ages 5-10

Description 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...

By joakmanAnimals, Oceanography
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Pop-up Barnacle

joakman2016-05-11T08:53:31-04:00

Pop-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...

By joakmanAnimals, Oceanography
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Vampire squid activity (videos, lab, craft picture)

joakman2016-05-11T08:54:20-04:00

Vampire 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...

By joakmanAnimals, Oceanography
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Cuttlefish art project idea

joakman2016-05-11T08:54:57-04:00

Cuttlefish art project idea

Purpose of activity:

To appreciate how good cuttlefish are at camouflage

Description:

Students paint a white paper cuttlefish to match a printed background

Target age group:

Any age

Time allowance:

20-30 minutes

Materials needed:

Printed background pages of coral reefs, white paper for cuttlefish (can print and use pattern page below if you want...

By joakmanAnimals, Art, Oceanography
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Glow-in-the-dark deep sea fish (art project)

joakman2016-05-11T08:56:15-04:00

Glow-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. ...

By joakmanAnimals, Art, Oceanography
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Stingray Hand Puppet

joakman2016-05-11T08:57:17-04:00

Stingray 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 fabric

Target age group:

Ages 5-9

Time needed:

This depends upon how much you have prepared ahead of time, and if you are working with...

By joakmanAnimals, Oceanography
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