Where Did the Rubber Bath Toys Go?
Students read a true story about bath toys lost at sea. Using a world map, they track where and when the toys washed ashore, then write a hypothesis explaining how the toys traveled to those global locations.
Searching for Sounds in the Sea
In this 3-day investigation, students explore underwater sounds, learning about sound in water, hydrophones, and spectrograms. They simulate hydrophone use, study a researcher’s work, and identify animals by analyzing spectrograms and sounds.
Canyons in the Sea
In this 5-7 day investigation, students explore sea exploration vehicles, study deep-sea canyons in the Bering Sea, and create a mural of one canyon, simulating life sampling to understand its ecosystem.
The Excitement of Exploration
In this 3-4 day investigation, students explore seven reasons for exploration, then embark on an imaginary journey to the Bering Sea. They learn about submarine research, discuss Robert Ballard, and research ocean explorers.
Ocean Impacts
Students research a current ocean-related issue in small groups, using resources to create informative posters. They participate in a viewing session, asking questions about other posters and sharing their findings.