Only One Ocean

by Halversen, Catherine; Strang, Craig; Hosoume, Kimi

• ISBN13: 9780924886225
• ISBN10: 0924886226
• Edition: Teacher
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Gems

Summary

Only One Ocean Grades 5-8 Craig Strang and Catherine Halverson A series of activities conveys an understanding of the ocean's nutrients and inhabitants, its awesome power, its tides and currents, and its importance to the Earth. In addition to conveying key science content, this unit provides an excellent way for students to comprehend the global nature of many environmental issues.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vi
Foreword	xi
Introduction	1	(7)
More About MARE	8	(2)
Time Frame	10	(1)
What You Need for the Whole Unit	11	(4)
Apples and Oceans	15	(28)
Session 1: Brainstorm---Our ``Planet Ocean''	18	(1)
Session 2: Apples and Oceans	19	(16)
A Brief Introduction to Upwelling	32	(3)
Session 3: Creative Writing	35	(8)
Squids---Outside and Inside	43	(46)
Session 1: What about Squids? Anticipatory Charts	49	(3)
Session 2: Hands--On Squid	52	(20)
Session 3: Debriefing Activities	72	(1)
Session 4: Squid Fishery Symposium	73	(16)
What's the Catch?	89	(60)
Session 1: Seafood Smorgasbord	93	(4)
Session 2: Fishery Experts	97	(2)
Session 3: The World Fisheries Conference---Poster Presentations	99	(1)
Session 4: The World Fisheries Conference---Big Picture Recommendations	99	(50)
Behind the Scenes	149	(14)
Resources	163	(9)
Assessment Suggestions	172	(4)
Literature Connections	176	(3)
Summary Outlines	179