This curriculum focuses on the coastal ecosystem in the Gulf of the Farallones, in the Pacific Ocean near San Francisco Bay. One goal of this curriculum is to teach about the natural connections in this ecosystem and how humans fit into it. Topics include the seasonal upwelling of ocean water, the feeding relationships among organisms in the open water, the sandy beach habitat along the shoreline, ... Full description.

Jetstream is an online weather school from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service. Materials featured here include a selection of modules on weather on the web, the atmosphere, global weather, synoptic meteorology and other topics. A certificate of completion for each module can be printed by students who successfully complete their work. A topic matrix ... Full description.

This set of twelve lesson plans is intended to encourage the teaching of astronomy to K-12 students. The lessons are designed to make use of a planetarium projector, but they can be modified for use with different planetarium systems, including the free (General Public License) planetarium software 'Stellarium'. They introduce students to basics of earth's movements, the Greco-Roman constellations, ... Full description.

The Arctic Climate Modeling Program (ACMP) is a research-based weather and climate curriculum for K-12 classrooms. ACMP comprises hands-on, inquiry-based classroom lessons, an interactive multimedia DVD, engaging lectures from Geophysical Institute and International Arctic Research Center scientists, and a Student Network for Observing Weather (SNOW), enabling students around the world to study Alaska's ... Full description.

The Marine Mammal Institute strives to advance conservation and the understanding of marine mammal ecology, which incorporates habitat, food web, health and environmental issues. The Great Whales curriculum offers engaging teaching activities that explore the past and present status of whales, whale biology and anatomy, current research to discover whale migratory patterns as well as defining their ... Full description.

A comprehensive, interdisciplinary K-8 curriculum designed to be used by the whole school over the entire school year. Teacher training available through a summer institute, in-services, and customized site-based consulting. School year ends with a week- or month-long Ocean Immersion event with guest speakers, field trips and special projects. Full description.

Scientists and educators have joined forces to create this collection of teaching materials on El Nino, storms, the atmosphere, fisheries, the Great Lakes, and oceans. Each unit contains background information, data, applications, and additional activities. Activities and information are available in pdf and web page forms. Full description.

This secondary-level educational program in Earth Sciences includes an extensive selection of student learning materials, teacher resources, and assessment tools for a hands-on, inquiry-driven instructional program. Module topics include Earth's geosphere (volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics), understanding your environment (landscape evolution, river systems, land use), Earth's fluid spheres ... Full description.

Overview of WHOI program. Main K-12 resource page features journals and logs from several WHOI expeditions, including dives to the New England Seamounts. Teacher links include information on curriculum supplements and additional sites of interest; sites include aquariums, weather, research vessels, marine science careers, and marine mammals to name a few. Full description.

The homepage of Mammoth Cave National Park provides visitors with information on tour schedules, surface activities, lodging and camping, and tips on touring caves. Teachers can access an extensive selection of curricular materials, fact sheets and activities for kids, a glossary, and links to other educational programs and sites. Other materials include maps and publications, an image gallery, and ... Full description.