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Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Activity Book

This book is filled with activities about the humpback whales of the Hawaiian...
Tue, 11/24/2009 - 16:49
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How do Humpback Whales Feed?

The activity covers feeding behaviors of humpback whales. It also teaches how...
Tue, 11/24/2009 - 15:16
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Splash – Monitoring Humpback Whales

Students learn the importance of monitoring endangered marine mammals like humpback...
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 11:26
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Collision Course

Students analyze maps of shipping lanes and whale sightings to devise a new...
Tue, 11/24/2009 - 15:10
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Tale of a Whale

Students exercise their observation skills to do some of the actual work of marine...
Tue, 11/24/2009 - 15:03
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Haunted by Hurricanes

Hurricanes are powerful storms that can cause devastating damage when they hit the...
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 14:03
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Hot, Cold, Fresh, Salty

An observer on the seashore may make the mistake of thinking that all ocean...
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 13:39
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Who Moved the Beach?

Coastal erosion is a natural process that sweeps large sections of land out to sea....
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 13:22
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The Moon Made Me Do It!

Much like rising and setting sun has an impact on life on Earth, the cycle of the...
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 13:03
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Ups and Downs

The rise and fall of the ocean tides is a predictable phenomenon influenced by the...
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 12:51
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It’s Sedimentary, My Dear Watson

In this introductory activity, students analyze core sample data to identify...
Mon, 03/15/2010 - 14:56
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Wreck Detectives

Students utilize a grid system to document the location of artifacts recovered from...
Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:08
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