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Activities

Age a Fish

Fish Fetch Activity

Fish IQ Quiz

Intro to Sustainable U.S. Seafood

Science behind Sustainable U.S. Seafood

Diversity of Ocean Life

Killer Whale Curriculum

Match That Rockfish

Microworlds Curriculum

Ocean and Climate Literacy

Population Estimation Activity

Which Whale Is It?

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    Microscopic plants and animals in the ocean - Plankton

    Did you know? Plankton are the food source for the largest animal on the planet, the blue whale! Some of the most important organisms in the ocean are so small that you can't see them without a microscope - in some cases, a very powerful microscope!


    Check out the microworlds curriculum and videos to learn more about how scientists use microscopes:


    Microworlds Curriculum (PDF)

    Videos

    How old is a fish?
    Why do fish get sick?
    What do marine mammals eat?

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Learn more!

Diversity of marine life (PDF)

Microworlds Video Collection

Harmful Algal Blooms

Educator Resources

Education Resources @ NOAA

Games @ NOAA

Alaska Multimedia Gallery

NOAA's Teacher @ Sea Program

NOAA's B-WET Program

Cooperative Science Centers

Educator Training Opportunities

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Article about recent teacher training in Seattle