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Create a Bacterial Ecosystem - COSEE Coastal Trends 
Lesson PlanSummary
In this activity, students mix mud, water, a carbon source, and a sulfur source together in a clear bottle to create a stratified “column” of bacterial communities. Activity requires time to set up in the classroom as well as periodic observations as the "column" stabilizes (4-6 weeks)
45 minsWhere do the Critters Live? - COSEE Coastal Trends
Summary
Students investigate the influence of ocean temperature on the distribution of marine organisms by comparing online ocean temperature data to temperature tolerances of various organisms
Open ocean euphotic zone: The Great Turtle Race - National Geographic
Summary
Students manipulate environmental factors as they play the role of a migrating turtle moving through the ocean.
There are many diverse habitats in the open ocean, which contribute to the diversity of organisms.
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Open ocean aphotic/twilight zone: All that Glitters - NOAA Ocean Explorer
Lesson PlanSummary
Students learn about deep-sea bioluminescence through a hands-on activity simulating the deep sea environment and the effect of lowered light on the different parts of the spectrum.
There are many diverse habitats in the open ocean, which contribute to the diversity of organisms.
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Open ocean aphotic/twilight zone: Light at the bottom of the deep, dark ocean? - NOAA Ocean Explorer
Summary
Students learn how organisms adapt to life in the ocean with little light through this role-playing activity.
There are many diverse habitats in the open ocean, which contribute to the diversity of organisms.
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Hydrothermal vents: This old tubeworm - NOAA Ocean Explorer
Summary
Students learn about the process of chemosynthesis and how to calculate age of tube worms found in deep-sea vents.
There are many diverse habitats in the open ocean, which contribute to the diversity of organisms.
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Hydrothermal vents: Let’s Make a Tubeworm! - NOAA Ocean Explorer
Summary
Students create a model of a tubeworm, learn about symbiotic relationships, and compare chemosynthesis with photosynthesis.
There are many diverse habitats in the open ocean, which contribute to the diversity of organisms.
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Polar seas: Polar Regions: Arctic Adaptations and Global Impact - National Geographic X-Peditions
Summary
Students conduct research to learn about adaptations of organisms in polar environments.
There are many diverse habitats in the open ocean, which contribute to the diversity of organisms.
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Estuaries: Give Me Shelter - COSEE Coastal Trends
Summary
Students observe the feeding behavior and success rate of blue gill feeding on brine shrimp in two different environments; one with seagrass and one without.
Coastal ocean systems provide important habitats for organisms.
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Estuaries: Predator Prey Interaction - COSEE Coastal Trends
Summary
Students explore the role of seagrass as habitats.
Coastal ocean systems provide important habitats for organisms.
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