The Oceans
Science4Fun: Oceans
So, what is an ocean? An ocean is a large and open body of water. Oceans are salty and cover most of the Earth surface – about 71%. Most of… learn more
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and its national education center for the Great Barrier Reef, Reef HQ Aquarium, offer an extensive range of educational resources and… learn more
Smithsonian: Zones of the Open Ocean
Oceanographers divide the ocean into three broad zones. Together, they could hide 20 Washington Monuments stacked on top of each other. Each zone has a different mix of… learn more
Smithsonian: Planet Ocean
Our Ocean Portal Educators’ Corner provides you with activities, lessons and educational resources to bring the ocean to life for your students. We have collected top resources from… learn more
Google: The World's Ocean
The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface, yet only 5 percent has been explored. Discover the wonders found under the sea with Street View imagery collected… learn more
HelpTeaching: Ocean Zones
Oceanographers, scientists who study the ocean, divide the ocean water column into different zones. These zones are determined mainly by depth and amount of sunlight. The diagram shows the five major pelagic zones, or… learn more
10 Activities to Celebrate World Oceans Day
Each year on June 8th, we observe World Oceans Day to draw attention to how important our planet’s seas and oceans are to life and livelihoods. Did you… learn more
Coral Reef Ecosystems
Coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Coral polyps, the animals primarily responsible for building reefs, can take many forms: large reef building… learn more
Shed Aquarium: Curricula & Lesson Plans
Whether you are following up on a visit to Shedd, preparing for your visit, or looking for a standards-aligned lesson on the aquatic world for your classroom, you… learn more
Ocean Science Education Institute
The Ocean Science Education Institute deploys high quality curriculum and labs for middle school students by collaboration among universities, science centers, and teachers. learn more
Ocean Sciences Education Institute Lesson Plans
Lesson plans and activities are created or gathered from throughout COSEE NOW projects and listed by Topic Categories. learn more
Teach Ocean Science Modules
The teachoceanscience.org site was created to serve as a central location to gather the many ocean science education resources that our group has generated and compiled throughout our… learn more
30 Days At Sea
Jeff (no last name) has compiled a time lapse video showing what it's like to be on the ocean for 30 days, transporting cargo around Asia. Sailing in… learn more
Just how deep does the ocean go?
Just how deep does the ocean go? Way further than you think. This animation puts the actual distance into perspective, showing a vast distance between the waves we… learn more
National Data Buoy Center
For specialized tools and data important in the study of marine life look at the National Data Buoy Center via NOAA. learn more
Two Weeks Under the Sea
Aquanauts fund the easiest way to study the health of marine organisms is by becoming their neighbors. The month-long project aimed to study the effects of global warming… learn more
What Happens When You Boil The Ocean?
If you took the water out of salt water, would it just leave salt? Grant Thompson wanted to find out. Hint: It's more than just NaCl (sodium chloride). learn more