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American Field Guide: A collection of online videos that explore many aspects of America's wilderness from animals to earth and space to public policy. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

American Museum of Natural History Resources for Learning: A collection of activities, articles, images and more for educators, families, and anyone interested in teaching or learning about science. Subject areas include anthropology, astronomy. biology, earth science and paleontology. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: American Museum of Natural History

Arctic Theme Page: Links to widely distributed data and information from research institutions throughout the world focused on the Arctic. Available information on the website includes relevant data, graphics, and forecasts, including historical perspectives and in-depth analyses. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Armada Project: This professional development opportunity provides K-12 teachers an opportunity to actively participate in ocean, polar, and environmental science research and peer mentoring. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Graduate School of Oceanography at the the University of Rhode Island

ASPIRE: Astrophysics Science Project Integrating Research and Education: Interactive science labs and lessons for teachers and students. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: University of Utah

Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML): Information and data sets related to the Atlantic Ocean and its climate, including overviews about coastal and regional environments and hurricanes. Also find articles about a wide range of ocean topics from Harris B. Stewart's 1951 Northern Holiday Expedition... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: NOAA

BBC: Science and Nature: This large interactive site has a tremendous amount of information in subjects that range from the human body to space travel. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: BBC

The Bioluminescence Web Page: Contains detailed information about bioluminescence and beautiful images of creatures that have this amazing characteristic. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: University of California at Santa Barbara and Bioluminescence Lab

Black Smokers: American Museum of Natural History Expeditions: A highly interactive website that uses animations, games, and expedition journals to accompany informative text about black smoker sulfide chimneys on the ocean floor. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: American Museum of Natural History

Bridge: Sea Grant Ocean Sciences Center: A portal to all of your marine sciences needs. Find a handpicked list of links to professional development opportunities, lesson plans, data sets, virtual expeditions, grant information, and more. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Virginia Institute of Marine Science

c.o.o.l. classroom: Students will predict a plankton bloom, determine the displacement of a boat adrift at sea, predict good fishing days, and more while improving basic skills training, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Find video, printable teaching guides, and... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Rutgers University

Carolina Coastal Science: An innovative, inquiry-based science resource that utilizes the interactive technologies of the World Wide Web to explore science in coastal Carolina. Find interactive maps of coastal North Carolina, video clips, discussion questions, and more -- all centered... (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: North Carolina State University

The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education: A New Jersey-based organization whose mission is to provide "real world" resources for classroom education in engineering and science. Professional Development opportunities in New Jersey available. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Stevens Institute of Technology

Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence Networked Ocean World: Information about programs, workshops, and other professional development opportunities for ocean science educators. Learn about new observing system technology and find curricula that use this technology to study the ocean...for both you and your students.... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence

Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary: The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is a 1,252-square-nautical-mile portion of the Santa Barbara Channel. Its website contains a variety of multimedia resources, classroom activities, and maritime cultural heritage features (including a shipwreck... (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands: The Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands is an excellent site for teachers and curious students who want to delve deeper into the fascinating history and science of these special islands. This website contains hundreds of articles... (Learn more); Format: website; Provided by: The Charles Darwin Foundation

Chesapeake and Coastal Bay Life: Provides information on Phytoplankton, Fish, Bay Grasses, Bottom Dwellers, Aquatic Insects, and Zooplankton that dwell in the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding waters. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Climate Kids: Want to play the Hurricane Name Game or learn how to make a barometer? The site includes activities, games, and educational resources on climate, hurricanes, tornadoes, weather trivia and more. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: South East Regional Climate Center

Crittercam: Take an interactive journey into the deep sea, the Antarctic, and the Arctic. Or try your hand at fitting sea creatures with a research tool called the Crittercam. Learn about all kinds of animals and get a close look at their private lives. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: National Geographic

Current Science and Technology Center: Find out more about science and technology in the news and the cutting edge in research and exploration. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: Museum of Science, Boston

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