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K-12	UNIVERSITY

Lesson Plans and Field Trips Sea Perch Classroom Connection Ideas Grades 9-12 National Science Education Standards Grades 5-8 National Science Education Standards National Science Standards Matrix for
Sea Perch Program

The Sea Perch program is a great way to get students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Sea Perch easily aligns to the national science standards and lends itself well to interdisciplinary projects. As we travel the world spreading Sea Perch, educators are creatively integrating this project into their classroom.

** Be sure to visit the Learn section on this website for informal descriptions of how Sea Perch components work, and relevant science concepts.

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

Field Trips and Site Visits

The Sea Perch experience can be greatly enhanced by allowing students to see real Ocean Engineers and Naval Architects in action. Field trips to ship yards and research institutions, classroom appearances or lectures by engineers and scientists, and visits to related events can bring alive the excitement of technology in the ocean.

Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration (Mystic, CT)
Visit the Institute for Exploration, founded by Bob Ballard, who is known for discovering the wreck of the Titanic. See displays on many underwater exploration projects and the technology that makes them possible.
Mystic Seaport (Mystic, CT)
Visit a historic New England seaport, complete with working shipyard. Learn about the history of our use of the oceans, and wodden ship building.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (Woods Hole, MA)
Museum of Science (Boston, MA)

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