Standard Course of Study :: Science

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The Antarctic ecosystem: Where would it be without krill?: This Xpeditions lesson asks students to investigate the importance of krill, a thumb-sized, shrimplike animal, to the Antarctic ecosystem by researching the animals that depend on it and drawing a food web. They will conclude by writing paragraphs explaining the potential consequences of a decline in krill populations. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Coral bleaching: Making our oceans whiter: Students learn what coral reefs are and about the different types of reefs, the ecology surrounding these biological playgrounds, and the human impact on them. This lesson will provide an opportunity for students to debate whether human contact should be impeded around coral reefs, a constructive approach for defending controversial environmental issues. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Diving in to save the monk seal: In this Xpeditions lesson, students use the Internet to learn about monk seal research and an ecosystem reserve that has been established in part to protect the seals. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

El Niño: The purpose of this lesson is to understand that El Niño is caused by changes in the atmospheric and ocean content. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Florida freezes: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about research that shows that draining a wetland is not only bad for the animals that live there, but it also changes the local weather. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Harvesting the ocean for medical science: In this Xpeditions lesson, students are introduced to two marine species, one (the horseshoe crab) that is currently invaluable in the field of medicine and another (Bugula neritina) that is likely to prove beneficial in the future. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Life at sea: Careers in marine science: In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn more about recent advances in the study of sea life and how the people who do this work may ultimately affect the sea, its health, and inhabitants. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science and Guidance); Provider: National Geographic

Marine sanctuaries: Students learn about the national marine sanctuaries found in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and off the coast of American Samoa. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Ocean conservation: Getting the word out with photographs: This Xpeditions lesson will help students understand that Geography enables people to make sense of the world and prepare for the future. They will concentrate on how photography can contribute to the planning process by looking at pictures by undersea photographer David Doubilet. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

The pros and cons of artificial reefs: This lesson asks students to consider whether artificial reefs are good for marine ecosystems. Students will look at pictures of artificial reefs and read articles describing the pros and cons of these structures. They will conclude by writing paragraphs explaining whether they think a new artificial reef should be created in Florida waters. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Sea sponge fibers: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how scientists are finding the secrets to improving fiber optics from the ocean depths. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Seal cam: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how nature photographers have recruited Weddell seals to help them shoot film under the Antarctic ice. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Sleuthing for a lost ship: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students consider the ways in which geography is not merely an academic discipline, but also a field of study with interesting and practical applications. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science and Computer Technology Skills); Provider: National Geographic

Threats to ocean life: Can marine sanctuaries help?: is lesson, from Xpeditions, provides an opportunity for students to learn about environmental problems in the oceans and how marine sanctuaries can help protect ocean habitats. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

A trip to the beach?: Students investigate the truth behind common myths about sharks and shark attacks, learning why sharks are important members of the ecosystem. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Why is oceanography important?: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students learn about some of the important discoveries that oceanographers have made and some areas that they are investigating. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic