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Modeling Marine Ecosystems with Virtual Reality education modules
Audience
Grade 9-12
College+
Subject
Earth science
Life science
Resource type
Activities, lessons, and units
Module/unit
Collection
Topic
Marine life
Aquatic food webs
Ecosystems
Fisheries and seafood
Weather and atmosphere
Weather observations
NGSS DCI
ESS2: Earth’s Systems
ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
Special categories
Instructional strategies
Models
Uses data
Virtual reality/VR
Three themed modules — Ocean Food Webs, Observations and Models, and Predators and Prey — contain 21 interactive investigations.These educational modules help high school students learn how scientist use models, or data rich representations of systems, to better understand and predict changes in environmental processes in the ocean, the weather, and climate. In these investigations, students use scientific data and models — the same ones NOAA scientists use — to explore human-caused changes in ocean ecosystems and the impacts these changes have on the animals in those ecosystems. The modules also include resources for educators, including student worksheets, NGSS alignment, and presentation graphics.
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Ocean Odyssey educators guide
Audience
Grade K-2
Grade 3-5
Grade 6-8
Subject
Arts
Earth science
Life science
Math
Resource type
Activities, lessons, and units
Module/unit
Collection
Topic
Marine life
Aquatic food webs
Ecosystems
Fish
Fisheries and seafood
Invertebrates
Marine mammals
Seaweed, algae, and aquatic plants
Sharks, rays, and skates
Ocean and coasts
Earth processes
Ocean currents
Ocean floor features
Technology and engineering
Animal tagging
NGSS DCI
ESS2: Earth’s Systems
ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
This guide includes eight elementary-level lessons, inspired by topics from the IMAX film Ocean Odyssey. Watching the film is not required for these lessons, but may enhance students’ learning experience of the topics presented in the activities. Educators can view a special extended preview offsite link of the film. Understanding the ocean and its ecosystems is essential to comprehending and protecting this planet. We must all be stewards for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable ocean. The activities in this guide will help lead you and your students to learn more about our ocean planet, its myriad of wonders beneath the waves, and work to maintain healthy ecosystems that are resilient in the face of change.
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Heat.gov: National Integrated Heat Health Information System
Audience
Grade 6-8
Grade 9-12
College+
Adults
Subject
Earth science
Social studies
Resource type
Background information
Collection
Data product
Easy-to-use data product
Intermediate data product
Topic
Climate
Changing seasons
Climate change
Climate change impacts
Climate data monitoring
Resiliency and mitigation
Weather and atmosphere
Drought
Fires
Hazards and safety
Weather observations
Weather systems and patterns
Special categories
Safety/preparedness
Heat related illnesses and death are largely preventable with proper planning, education, and action. Heat.gov serves as the premier source of heat and health information for the nation to reduce the health, economic, and infrastructural impacts of extreme heat. Heat.gov is the web portal for the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS). This website includes data, forecasts, safety information, and much more.
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Climate Resilience in Your Community activity book
Audience
Grade 3-5
Grade 6-8
Grade 9-12
Subject
Earth science
Social studies
Resource type
Activity/demonstration
Coloring/activity book
Topic
Climate
Changing seasons
Climate change impacts
Resiliency and mitigation
Weather and atmosphere
NGSS DCI
ESS2: Earth’s Systems
ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
ETS1: Engineering Design
Special categories
Instructional strategies
Education at home
Informal
Outdoor education
Think about where you live. Have you ever been in a strong storm? Have you experienced flooding, a wildfire, or really hot days? These types of environmental hazards are happening more often because of climate change. Even though these events can be scary, there is so much you can do in your own community to make it better able to handle these challenges. When we work together to protect our communities from environmental hazards, we are building community resilience.In thisactivity book, you will learn all about community resilience and discover ways that you can make a difference. As you do the activities, keep track of your points. You will earn a badge at the end!
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Data in the Classroom
Audience
Grade 3-5
Grade 6-8
Grade 9-12
Subject
Earth science
ELA (English Language Arts)
Engineering and technology
Life science
Math
Physical science
Resource type
Activities, lessons, and units
Lesson plan
Module/unit
Collection
Topic
Climate
Carbon cycle
Climate change impacts
Freshwater
Water cycle
Marine life
Coral reef ecosystems
Life in an estuary
Ocean and coasts
Ocean acidification
Weather and atmosphere
El Niño and La Niña
NGSS DCI
ESS2: Earth’s Systems
ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
PS1: Matter and Its Interactions
Special categories
Instructional strategies
Hands-on
Informal
Inquiry
Models
Uses data
Collection name
Data in the Classroom
Data in the Classroom has structured, student-directed lesson plans that use historical and real-time NOAA data. The five modules address research questions and include stepped levels of engagement with complex inquiry investigations with real-time and past data.
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Deep Ocean Education Project website
Audience
Grade 6-8
Grade 9-12
College+
Adults
Subject
Arts
Earth science
Engineering and technology
Life science
Physical science
Social studies
Resource type
Activities, lessons, and units
Activity/demonstration
Lesson plan
Module/unit
Background information
Collection
Multimedia
Images
Video
Topic
Marine life
Adaptations
Aquatic food webs
Coral reef ecosystems
Ecosystems
Invertebrates
Ocean and coasts
Earth processes
Maritime archaeology and history
Ocean chemistry
Ocean currents
Ocean exploration
Ocean floor features
Technology and engineering
Mapping and charting
ROVs, AUVs, and drones
NGSS DCI
ESS2: Earth’s Systems
ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
ETS1: Engineering Design
LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
PS1: Matter and Its Interactions
PS3: Energy
PS4: Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer
Special categories
Instructional strategies
Informal
Collection name
Deep Ocean Education Project Website
The Deep Ocean Education Project is a collaboration among NOAA Ocean Exploration, Ocean Exploration Trust, and Schmidt Ocean Institute featuring high-quality ocean exploration and science education materials from the three organizations. The Deep Ocean Education Project website – launched in 2021 – is built around themes that are easily searchable, address key ocean-related phenomena, and encourage and support three-dimensional approaches to teaching and learning for K-12 education. The objective is to provide a one-stop resource hub for public, educators, and students looking for deep-sea educational materials. The website also includes information on how to connect with research vessels, including a list of upcoming events and opportunities, and live feeds of expeditions.
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NOAA Ocean Today (2-5 minute videos)
Audience
Grade 3-5
Grade 6-8
Grade 9-12
College+
Adults
Subject
Earth science
Life science
Social studies
Resource type
Collection
Multimedia
Video
Topic
Climate
Climate change
Climate change impacts
Cryosphere
Resiliency and mitigation
Marine life
Aquatic food webs
Coral reef ecosystems
Ecosystems
Fish
Fisheries and seafood
Invertebrates
Marine mammals
Sea turtles
Seabirds
Sharks, rays, and skates
Ocean and coasts
Harmful algal blooms
Maritime archaeology and history
Ocean acidification
Ocean currents
Ocean exploration
Ocean floor features
Ocean pollution and marine debris
Oil spills
Rip currents
Sea level rise
Tsunamis
Technology and engineering
Weather and atmosphere
El Niño and La Niña
Hazards and safety
Hurricanes
Weather observations
Weather systems and patterns
Special categories
Cultural heritage
Safety/preparedness
Collection name
Ocean Today
Watch. Explore. Discover. View the beauty and mystery of the ocean realm captured on video around the globe. Videos are organized into collections to help educators.
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Sea Level Rise Learning Module
Audience
Grade 6-8
Grade 9-12
Subject
Earth science
Resource type
Activities, lessons, and units
Lesson plan
Topic
Climate
Climate change impacts
NGSS DCI
ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
Special categories
Instructional strategies
This learning module is a cooperative effort between NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and NOAA’s National Ocean Service. It informs about sea level rise, its causes, and impacts; and challenges students to think about what they can do in response. This module features an integrated educational package of grade level-appropriate (6-12) instruction and activities centered on a 23-minute video presentation. Note that the video has scheduled pauses so educators may facilitate discussions of presented topics. Discussions will extend the total viewing time of the video.
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SOS Explorer® (SOSx)
Audience
Grade 3-5
Grade 6-8
Grade 9-12
College+
Adults
Subject
Earth science
Engineering and technology
Resource type
Data product
Easy-to-use data product
Multimedia
Mobile app
Topic
Climate
Climate data monitoring
Technology and engineering
Buoys
Satellites
Weather and atmosphere
Clouds
Weather observations
Weather systems and patterns
Special categories
Instructional strategies
Education at home
Hands-on
Models
Outdoor education
Safety/preparedness
Collection name
Science On a Sphere catalog
SOS Explorer® (SOSx) is a flat screen version of the widely popular Science On a Sphere® (SOS). The revolutionary software takes SOS datasets, usually only seen on a 6-foot sphere in large museum spaces, and makes them more accessible. The visualizations show information provided by satellites, ground observations and computer models.
Ancient names remembered
Audience
Adults
College+
Grade 9-12
Grade 6-8
Grade 3-5
Grade K-2
Subject
Social studies
Earth science
Resource type
Infographic
Multimedia
Topic
Ocean and coasts
Ocean pollution and marine debris
Special categories
Region
Pacific Islands region
A map and compilation of the ancient and contemporary Hawaiian names by which the islands and atolls in Papahānaumokuākea are known.
