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Summer Beach Reads
Memorial Day is nearly upon us. We thought it'd be a good time to think about our...
May 2011
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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
Citizens of the Sea
The incredible variety of marine life—in numbers, body form, behavior, and...
July 2010
Article
Native Knowledge of the Narwhal
The narwhal is an elusive mammal. During the winter months they feed in the deep...
March 2020
Article
Still Blue After a Century of Ocean Science and Exploration
This year marks 100 years since the National Museum of Natural History opened its...
September 2010
Marine Snow: A Staple of the Deep
Snow on land can make some people grumpy, but the magical-looking flakes and a...
January 2013
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Trophic relationships in Arctic marine ecosystems
In this activity, students will be able to describe how ratios of stable nitrogen...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:47
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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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The Puzzle of Ice Age Americans
Students describe alternative theories for arrival of first humans to come to...
Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:19
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Let’s Make a Tubeworm
Students will be able to describe the process of chemosynthesis in general terms;...
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 18:33
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How Raven Stole the Sun
Students will learn about the legend of the raven in the oral traditions and...
Tue, 11/24/2009 - 12:54
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History and Modern Science Collide for the 38th Voyage of the Charles W. Morgan
Traveling aboard the Charles W. Morgan, a 173-year-old whaling ship on its 38th...
July 2014