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Reference
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Curr/Ref
Hawaii M995
1993 |
Let’s
Call him Lau-wiliwili-humu-humu-nukunuku-nukuku-apua’a-’oi’oi.
Looking for a creative story to add to an ocean unit? This
colorfully illustrated book tells a funny little story about Hawaii’s
state fish. |
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Curr/Ref
Science C397
1998 |
The
Ocean Book: Aquarium and Seaside Activities and Idea Book for All
Ages.
This book is a great source of information for answering questions
about the ocean floor, coral reefs, tide pools and marine life. |
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Curr/Ref
Science f235
1992 pp.139 |
How
the Earth Works.
Learn about the underwater earth, ocean currents, erosion, tsunami’s
and much more. This book has an entire section dedicated to the ocean
and several great experiments for students to try. |
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Science M718o 1992 |
Oceans.
This book will shows how to put together a thematic unit for grades
2-3 on the ocean. From bulletin boards to daily journals, this book
has everything. It even has activities to improve reading, language
art and science. |
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Children's
Books
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| Children
574.9 C418c |
Coral
Reef: A City That Never Sleeps.
This book analyzes the busy world of the coral reef. It explains growth
of creatures, their social life and the way they protect themselves.
The pictures in this book will dazzle the senses. |
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| Children
574.5 W959b |
Beneath
the Waves.
Not every inch of the ocean floor is covered by a coral reef. Some
parts of the ocean conceal huge under water forests of Kelp. Some
of this kelp can grow a foot a day! Explore the coasts of Africa,
Australia, North and South America. |
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Children
Easy
216g |
The
Great White Man-Eating Shark!
This is a comical tale about a boy who scares swimmers by pretending
to be a shark. He learns his lesson when a real shark tries to be
his friend. Have your students indulge their imagination and create
a similar story about themselves. |
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| Children
Easy M478w |
The
Wonderful Journey.
Join Kanani, the baby whale on a journey from the Hawaiian waters
of her birth as she migrates to Alaska to fill her tummy with food.
This book can also tie into a science lessons on mammals and migrational
patterns. |
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Big
Books
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Curr/El
Big Books B835s
rb
1987 |
Sea
Creatures.
“The beach is an exciting place to visit, but there is a lot more
to it than swimming and playing . . .” discover the excitement of
sea creatures that bank on the shores of the sea. |
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Curr/El
Big Books H745
rb
1993 |
Fish
are Animals: Concept Science.
Ever wonder why a fish can breathe under water? This book makes it
really easy to explain the dynamics of a fishes life to students.
Let young students use this book for a research paper. |
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Manipulatives
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Curr/TA
Science
111 |
Ocean
Life Floor Puzzle.
Need a great set? Have young ones create an under water ocean scene
that includes several sea animals. |
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Curr/TA
Science
48, 49 |
Inflatable
Fish!!!
Create an underwater environment in the classroom by hanging up
brightly colored fish all over! It will spark student interest and
look great for Open House!
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Periodicals
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Copycat:
Ideas and Activities K-3 March/April 2000
Discover the beauty and diversity of one of the most fascinating habitats
on the earth--the coral reef. This magazine is full of information,
activities, artwork and fun! |
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Educational
Oasis: Intermediate May/Summer ‘99 pp.10-16; 32-34
This magazine sets its focus on writing. There are several ideas for
writing stories, poems and singing songs. Activities include sculpting
and sand art! |
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Challenge:
Reaching and Teaching the Gifted Child. March/April 1998 pp.20-25
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water . . .this
magazine dedicated an entire section to SHARKS! Use it to help students
become familiar with the physical appearance and habitat of the ocean’s
most feared creature. Opportunities are presented to sharpen creative
abilities and improve writing skills. |
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Teacher’s
Helper. Grades 2-3 April/May/June 1998; pp.31-42
This magazine is full of great reproducibles! It includes information
on reefs around the world, as well as the creatures who live in them,
and the ocean’s food chain. |
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Science
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Curr/Ref
Science C397
1989 |
The
Ocean Book.
Without leaving home or the classroom, children can discover the ocean
and its creatures by reading, creating art projects, completing word
puzzles and conducting science experiments. Each activity is designed
for classroom use. Topics included: an intro to the ocean, waves and
tides, animals, food chains, adaptation, and ecosystem. |
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Curr/Ref
Science F235
1992 |
How
the Earth Works pp140-146.
Hands on activities that make it very fun to learn about the physical
aspects of the actual ocean. Learn about the effects that the sun
and the wind have on the tides. Make waves in the classroom with all
sorts of amazing activities. |
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| Curr/Ref
Science M718o 1992 |
Oceans:
A Primary Whole Language Theme Unit Grd 2-3.
Create a great unit that incorporates oral language, reading, poetry,
vocabulary development, spelling, math, social studies, science, health,
art . . .and much more. This is really great stuff! |
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Posters
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Curr/TA
Posters Science
119 |
Life
in the Coral Reef.
This is a great visual to use in the classroom. It depicts several
fish in their natural environments. With all of its color and style
it’s sure to be a favorite among students. |
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Curr/TA
Posters Science
91 |
Whale
Watch! Bulletin Board.
Splash into fun with the largest creature in the sea! Easy to follow
directions and borders make it easy to create a fantastic looking
bulletin board. |
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Curr/TA
Posters Science
84 |
Sharks!
Find them all in one place and entertain students’ obsession of the
ocean’s most deadly predator. There are so many different kinds, have
students find out if all of them are aggressive. |
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Web
Sites
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http://www.fisheyeview.com/FVCam.htm
Students can get an underwater view of coral reef and fish from a
video camera left on most of the day. |
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http://www.seaworld.org
An imaginative and intellectually stimulating site to help students
learn about creatures of the sea and coral reefs. |
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http://www.seasky.com
An excellent site full of beautiful pictures and great information.
Students and teachers will love it!
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