Resources
Activities
These are some of our favorite classroom demonstrations and activities. Thanks especially to Kevin Hardy and Jessica Lundquist for their contributions!
- Hydrometer
- Cartesian Diver
- Lift Bag Lander
- Soda Cup Lander
- Soda Cup Sub
- Egg Float Demo
- Egg Suck
- Salt and Oil Lava Lamp
- Raisins and Carbon Dioxide
- Bouncing Eggs in Science
- Fractures in Cheese
- Cupcake Core Sampling
- Plate Tectonics with an Orange
Materials
This is a comprehensive list of the materials we now own - please use them!
Contact Christine Reif for access
Demo Kits
- Wave Demonstration Set
- Ocean Floor Raised Relief Map with Activity Guide
- Water Cycle Simulator
- Weather Investigation Kit
Books and Guides for Activities
- Water Module: teacher conversion kit, with video and teacher guide (Grades 3-4)
- Catch the Wind: the QuikSCAT Story - video and resource guide (Grades 6-12)
- Visit to an Ocean Planet - an educational CD-ROM from the Topex/Poseidon Program
- Exploring the Oceans: Science Activities for Kids
- Investigating Solids, Liquids, and Gases with Toys (Middle School)
- Ocean Currents: Marine Science Activities for Grades 5-8
- Only One Ocean: Marine Science Activities for Grades 5-8
- Plate Tectonics: The Way the Earth Works (for Grades 6-8)
- Oceans for Every Kid: Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun
- What Makes an Ocean Wave? Questions and Answers About Oceans and Ocean Life
- Diving Into Oceans
- The Ocean Book: Aquarium and Seaside Activities and Ideas for All Ages
Slides
Marine Ecology
Marine Biodiversity Image Collections
- Ernst Haeckel: Kunstformen der Natur
- The Wandtafeln of Rudolph Leuckart
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service National Image Library
Other
- Oceanographic Sampling Techniques
- University of Washington Digital Image Collection
- NOAA Photo Library
- Earthguide Image Library
Useful Resource Links
- NASA Global Change Learning Center - Teacher Resource Area
- VIMS Bridge - Ocean Sciences Teacher Resource Center
- SIO - Careers in Marine Science
- Large-scale oceanographic projects with educational activities
- The EarthGuide website at SIO
- Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE)
- The Exploratorium: Science Snacks
