This section links to sites that specify themselves as elementary resources; however, there may be sites elsewhere on the Bridge that would also be of use to elementary educators. After looking through this section, you may want to consult the ocean science topic pages for additional resources.

Kindergarten

National Estuarine Research Reserve System Lesson Plans - A collection of curricula, lesson plans and activities developed by some of the National Estuarine Research Reserves to help introduce students to specific estuarine environments. Topics include eelgrass and mud flat habitats, mangroves, natural and cultural resources, water cycle, hydrology, and public policy. K-12.

Under the Sea - A complete unit on marine biology for elementary students. Contains lessons, online activities, links, and an extensive list of books about marine life and habitats. Grades K-7.

Sea World - Excellent resource for information and teaching activities on marine life, designed primarily for elementary level. K-8.

Treasures@Sea - An elementary resource that explores the ocean through literature. Offers lesson plans, writing activites, art activities, and book activities. Grades K-6.

Why Is the Sea Salty - Lesson plan for students to observe how salt concentration increases in water and how the salt remains after the water evaporates. Grades K-3.

Barbara's Lesson Plans in Science: Humidity - Lesson plan for K-8 on making a simple device for checking the humidity in the air.

Bay BC's- Mulidisciplinary activity guide for grades K-3 offering background information and lesson ideas concerning the Chesapeake Bay.

It's Eating Away at You - Teaching activity designed to show the effect of acid rain on limestone rock. Grades K-8.

Water Pollution - Lesson plan to help students' understanding of water pollution and its potential effects on human and wildlife habitats. Grades K-6.

Coelenterates, Worms & Arthropods; Convening, Creating & Conventions - This project is an attempt to incorporate the creative domain with science education using the study of coelenterates, worms, and arthropods. Grades K-5.

The Ocean Adventure - Offers school assembly programs complete with a set of thematic, multi-disciplinary curriculum materials. Choose from the following program topics: animal adaptations, manatees, sharks, whales, kelp forests, coral reefs, volcanoes, or ocean careers & technology, Grades K-8.