Mission Plan
Mission Plan

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Education

speciation
Speciation

midwater technology
Midwater Technology

bluewater diving
Bluewater Diving

marine conservation
Marine Conservation

sea surface temperature
Sea Surface Temperature

Tawi Tawi conservation
Tawi Tawi

Explorers
Explorers

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OE Education

This education module focuses on cutting-edge ocean exploration and research.

Expedition Education Module

Ocean Explorer Expedition Education Modules (EEM) are designed to reach out in new ways to teachers, students, and the general public, and share the excitement of daily at-sea discoveries and the science behind NOAA’s major ocean exploration initiatives with the people around the world. The 2007: Exploring the Inner Space of the Celebes Sea Expedition offers a unique opportunity to engage explorers of all ages as we continue our journeys to parts of our ocean planet that few have seen - midwater communities of the Celebes Sea. This EEM contains the following components:

Expedition Purpose
A summary of why scientists and educators are interested in exploring this area and what we might learn from our efforts in this region as we strive to further understand the 95% of our planet that is virtually unexplored.

Lesson Plans
A collection of inquiry and National Science Education Standards-based lesson plans for students in grades 5-12 that have been specifically designed for this expedition. These lessons have also been correlated to the Ocean Literacy Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts exit icon. You will also find links to other lesson plans residing on the Ocean Explorer Web site that have been developed for previous NOAA expeditions, and have content that relates to the 2007: Exploring the Inner Space of the Celebes Sea Expedition.

Multimedia Learning Object(s) exit icon
Click on the links to Lessons 8 and 12 for interactive multimedia presentations and Learning Activities on Ocean Currents and Food, Water, and Medicine from the Sea.

OceanAGE Ocean Career Connections
Archived video and online Web chats between students and scientists highlighting a few of the careers that are represented onboard the ship during the 2007: Exploring the Inner Space of the Celebes Sea Expedition.

Other Resources and Links
A list of other resources and links related to this expedition for you to explore.

 

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For More Information

Contact Paula Keener-Chavis,
Director, Education Programs
NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration

Other lesson plans developed for this Web site are available in the Education Section.

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