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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.
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