The Oceans
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