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A broad searchable collection of lessons and media including hydrothermal vents, ROVs, and deep-sea ecosystems.

A resource hub for Deep Sea! This site provides a portal of education materials from NOAA Ocean Exploration, Ocean Exploration Trust, and Schmidt Ocean Institute. Searchable by theme (e.g. vents, robotics, habitats, species).

Explore expert videos on hydrothermal vents, underwater robotics (ROVs), and other deep-sea exploration topics.

NOAA video of a dumbo octopus filmed with an ROV; good for discussing adaptations and deep-sea biodiversity.

K-12 Lesson plans and toolkits on mangroves, seagrass, coral and ocean literacy. Using art to inspire advocacy.  

Ocean School is a free environmental education resource for students in grades 5-12.

STEAM education resources are designed for learners in schools, at home, or in their community and include national-standard aligned activities, facilitation guides, engineering design challenges, and creative projects. Designed by educators, these resources are free for explorers at every age and stage. Searchable by grade level and theme.

Providing lessons that integrate real research data and classroom activities. There are a number of different sections including movies, printable worksheets, career cards, and contests.

Their goal? To demonstrate how improved understanding of salinity-driven circulation – and its influence on climate and the water cycle – can benefit student learning. Their "Salinity Patterns & the Water Cycle" resources are aligned with the National Science Education Standards for Physical Science. Grades K - 12.