Information Exchange for Marine Educators - Archive of Programs P-Z
Information Exchange for Marine Educators - Archive of Programs P-Z
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understanding. Lesson plans <strong>for</strong> K-12 teachers are designed to facilitate online<br />
storytelling and sharing. Each <strong>of</strong> the three downloadable lesson plans focuses on Earth,<br />
Water, or Air. Also check out the link to the Watershed Game<br />
(http://www.bellmuseum.org/cgibin/start.pl?user=bellmuse&prog=start.pl&name=&submit=Let%27s%2Bgo!)<br />
http://www.pbs.org/pov/borders/2004/educators/index.html .<br />
PEER Educator Materials<br />
The Partnership <strong>for</strong> Environmental Education and Rural Health (PEER) <strong>of</strong>fers myriad<br />
science resources <strong>for</strong> middle and high schools, and the Lesson Plan Library can be<br />
browsed by category. There are Integrative Curricula, Life Science Curricula, and many<br />
more. Check out Ecosystems, Water’s the Matter, and much more. This website is<br />
worth spending time exploring.<br />
http://peer.tamu.edu/default.asp<br />
Pelagic Realm Poster<br />
This Pelagic Realm wall poster (25x36 inch) can be a useful classroom resource. It<br />
includes 109 pen-and-ink illustrations <strong>of</strong> pelagic marine life from bacteria to whales and<br />
from the surface to the deep sea. The illustrations are clustered by trophic group and<br />
depth and are accompanied by the name, taxonomic group, and maximum known size<br />
<strong>of</strong> each species. The poster is available through EBay - search Pelagic Realm poster.<br />
http://www.ebay.com/<br />
Penguin Science<br />
The 2010-2011 Adelie Penguin breeding season runs November 7, 2010-January 28,<br />
2011. Follow along as Adelie Penguin families raise their chicks in one <strong>of</strong> the harshest<br />
environments on Earth. Check the website <strong>for</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation and educational activities.<br />
http://www.penguinscience.com/<br />
Penguin Science Education Page<br />
This website <strong>of</strong>fers activities to help students learn about Adelie penguin life, history, and<br />
their relationship to climate change. Students can also send questions to the<br />
researchers who study penguins. There are PowerPoint presentations <strong>for</strong> use in your<br />
classroom about Antarctic Penguins, Antarctica, and global climate change; teaching<br />
notes are included.<br />
http://www.penguinscience.com/classroom_home.php<br />
Pennies <strong>for</strong> the Planet<br />
World Wildlife Fund sponsors the Pennies <strong>for</strong> the Planet campaign. Kids learn about<br />
three priority regions around the world, helping get them excited about conservation and<br />
connecting environmental education with environmental action. The 2003 program<br />
includes the Everglades and South Florida. The website includes links to free posters,<br />
education activities, and additional educator's materials.<br />
http://www.worldwildlife.org/windows/pennies/<br />
People in Fisheries<br />
The Fall 2009 issue <strong>of</strong> Eddies, an online magazine from the Fish and Wildlife<br />
Service, explores the diverse careers <strong>of</strong> the fisheries work<strong>for</strong>ce, from geneticists,<br />
maintenance workers, and veterinarians to pharmaceutical researchers, animal<br />
caretakers, and fish culturists. Be sure to check out all the archived issues.<br />
http://www.fws.gov/eddies/
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