Measuring ocean depth — a simulation activity (ages 10 and up)
Measuring ocean depth -- a simulation activity Measuring ocean depth -- a simulation activity (ages 10 and up)
What is in ocean water?
joakman2019-11-21T18:22:55-05:00What 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.")
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, as...
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 8-16 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 older...
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 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 to...
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 its...
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...
Cuttlefish art project idea
joakman2016-05-11T08:54:57-04:00Cuttlefish 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 to),...
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. Students...
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 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 a...
