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Ocean Planet
Ocean Planet, premiered at the Smithsonian Institution in 1995 where it attracted nearly two million visitors. This electronic online companion exhibition contains all of the text and most of the panel designs and images found in the traveling exhibition. Learn about the variety of educational materials associated with Ocean Planet, including a set of lessons and marine science activities which adapt several themes of the exhibition for use in the middle and high school classroom.

JASON Project
The JASON Project is an international, distance-learning program for k-12 schools. It's mission is to excite and engage students in science and technology and to motivate and provide professional development opportunities for their teachers using advanced, interactive telecommunications.

Tidal Passages
Tidal Passages is an online expedition designed to teach cultural and scientific education using a Tall Ship on a circumnavigation. Through activities, daily reports, sounds and video, crew members aboard the Picton Castle help you participate in the expedition without getting wet!

UNESCO's International Year of the Ocean
In recognition of the importance of the ocean, the marine environment and its resources for life on Earth and for sustainable development, the United Nations has declared 1998 as the International Year of the Ocean. This provides a window of opportunity for governments, organizations and individuals to become aware of the ocean issues and to consider the actions needed to undertake our common responsibility to sustain the greatest common heritage we have and without which we cannot exist.

NOAA's Teachers at Sea Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is looking for motivated teachers with a desire to do scientific research at sea and share that experience with students and colleagues.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is the largest independent oceanographic research institution in the United States. This world-renowned institution blends the diverse expertise of professionals in many disciplines to advance knowledge of our ocean planet and our marine environment.

Secrets of the Ocean Realm
This Web site from PBS Online looks at some of the most unique and fascinating creatures that inhabit the ocean's depths, and offers classroom activities, broadcast information, behind-the-scenes info, detailed information about the creatures profiled, a stunning screen saver and more.

Schools

Our Ocean Adventure
Hosmer Elementary, 3rd grade
A study of ocean life with lots of underwater sounds and images.

Coral Reefs
Hosmer Elementary, grades 4/5
Lessons, activities and reports about this fragile marine environment.

Under the Sea
Germantown Elementary, 2nd grade
Learn all about the oceans and sea life including sharks, whales, dolphins, fish, and coral.


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