~~MIT Sea Grant: SP Classroom Connections~~

Classroom Connections —
Curriculum and Support

Please note: all lesson plans are in .pdf format, which requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program, unless otherwise noted.

Lesson Plan	Grades	LTime	NSES Compliance
Hunt for Red October
Measurement of the Depth of the Ocean	08-12	Five 45-minute periods	Science as an Inquiry Physical Science Earth and Space Science Science and Technology History & Nature of Science
Attenuation of Light in Water	09-12		Science as an Inquiry Physical Science Science and Technology Science/Personal and Social History & Nature of Science
Biological Sampling Device Using a Sea Perch	11-12	2 days + up to 5 days	Science as an Inquiry Life Science Science and Technology Science/Personal and Social History & Nature of Science
Student-Designed Modification of Sea Perch	07-12	3-4 45-min. periods	Science as an Inquiry History of Natural Science Science/Personal Perspectives History & Nature of Science
Exploring Underwater Habitats and Environments	08-12	3 45-min. periods	Science as an Inquiry Life Science Science and Technology Science/Personal and Social History & Nature of Science


Technology of the Civil War			History

Sea Perch links to Physics and Technology Standards (pdf)

Classroom Connections -
For Enhanced Monitoring Capabilities

For the equipment, please see:

Sensors:
http://www.onsetcomp.com/index.html

Also see http://www.iscienceproject.com/ and inquire about sensors for loan.

Cameras:
http://www.resunltd4u.com/ : Product # GM-400K-12 $189
Color underwater camera

Underwater Camera Systems:
Atlantis Camera
Seaview Systems
Aqua-Vu

Hydrophones:
http://www.dosits.org/teacher/activity/hydro/hydro1.htm

Hydrophones are used in the following curricula:

Exploring Underwater Habitats
Student Design Modification to the Sea Perch

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