Science: Oceanography
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| Science: Oceanography |
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Description:
| These sites include information on the topography of the ocean floor and life in the ocean. Sea floor spreading, plate tectonics, and underwater volcanic activity are topics found on several of the sites. Many sites have photographs, maps, and videos. Included are two eThemes resource sites for younger grades, one on the geography of the ocean and the other on creatures of the ocean. |
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Grade Level:
| 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| FactMonster: Ocean: Trenches, Plains, and Ridges
This encyclopedia entry explains the surprising topography of the ocean floor.
FactMonster: Pacific Ocean: Physical Geography
The largest ocean has various physical features explained by this encyclopedia entry.
Oceanography: Ocean Regions
The Office of Naval Research provides this information. Look at the continental margin and rise, deep ocean rise, deep ocean basin, mid-ocean ridge, and take the "Quick Quiz."
PBS: NOVA: Into the Abyss
Look at this map of the vents on the Pacific Ocean floor. Click on "Atlantic" to see the map of the Atlantic Ocean.
PBS: NOVA: Life in the Abyss
Navigate by clicking on "Life in the Abyss."
Dive and Discover
This site has many interesting topics on the ocean: hydrothermal vents, mid ocean ridges, plate tectonics, history of oceanography, and many more. Explore a diving expedition or look at one of their interactive diagrams. There are numerous videos, pictures, and detailed maps. Navigation bar is at the top. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has put together this material.
Geography Fact Sheet: New Zealand Under the Ocean Waves
New Zealand's Ministry of Fisheries put together this information. Scroll down for a diagram showing the marine food chain.
Deep Sea Hydrothermal Vents
Look at pictures and diagrams that explain hydrothermal vents.
ThinkQuest: Ocean Adventure
This site has material written by students. Teachers can download the "Classroom Activites,"a PDF file with worksheets.
"City" of Ancient Rock Found at Bottom of Atlantic Ocean
Read about this unusual underwater rock formation. Could this environment be like a primitive earth? NOTE: The site includes ads.
Huge New Hydrothermal Vent System Found on Seafloor
This is another article on the "Lost City."
International Year of the Ocean 1998
This Australian site has these topics: "Monsters of the Deep," "Why Oceans?," "Ocean Links," and "Oceans Alive." NOTE: The site leads to websites with discussion boards. (forums, message boards, etc.)
Plate Tectonics and Sea-Floor Spreading
Click on the "Ring of Fire" map to enlarge it. Keep scrolling down to look at all the diagrams.
National Geographic Map
Click on "More Views" to manipulate the map.
PBS: Gardens of Eden
Listen or read this interview. David Gergen questions science writer, William Broad, about his book "The Universe Below: Discovering the Secrets of the Deep Sea."
National Geographic: Using Maps in Ocean Research
Lesson Plan is for grades 6-8.
Physiography of the Ocean Basins
This on line textbook has a map of the major ocean trenches of the world.
National Geographic: Seafloor Still About 90 Percent Unknown
Read this 2005 National Geographic news about a submarine crashing into an uncharted underwater mountain. NOTE: The site includes ads.
St. Helena: Geology
Read about this island in the South Atlantic. This island is actually the remnant of a composite volcano that rises from the ocean floor. There is an interactive map.
eThemes Resource: Geography: Oceans
These sites are about the oceans of the world. Topics include habitats, tides, currents, temperatures, depths, and more. There are many photos and videos.
eThemes Resource: Animals: Ocean and Sea Creatures
Learn more about the hundreds of creatures that live in the oceans and seas. Includes many photos and videos, audio files, and real-time images from Webcams. The animals covered include whales, jellyfish, dolphins, sea turtles, seahorses, and more.
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