Earth Science

Chapter 16

Creatues of the deep:
Follow these links to learn more about the creatures that inhabit the cold, dark waters of the deep sea:
Odee.com
Seasky.com - follow the links at the bottom of the page to click on various different creatures.
National Geographic
Bioluminescence - learn how creatures of the ocean actually glow in the dark.

Coral Reefs
Follow these links to learn more about the creatures that inhabit the warm waters of coral reefs:
Ocean World - follow the links in the left margin
Enchanted Learning - click on the links towards the bottom for details on the various creatures

Tide Pools
Follow the linnks to learn more about the creatures that inhabit shallow coastal waters
Thinkquest.org - click the links at the bottom to view the various areas of the interidal zones
Monterey Bay Aquarium - there is a video clip in the right margin to watch; click the other links on the page, too.

Below the Ice
PBS.org - a full episode of underwater exploration below the Antartic Ice. Watch at home - get parents permission.

Exploring the Ocean

HMS Discovery :
Follow these links to find out more information about this voyage:
Discover Vancouver - good summary of Discovery voyage.
Captain Cook & the Discovery - great bio of Cook and details on the Discovery voyage
HMS Challenger - Pay particular attention the tools used onboard.

Ocean Floor
Follow these links for more info on the ocean floor
Ocean Floor Defintions - great diagram of ocean floor with definitions of each part.
Exploring Ocean Floor - a link from USGS about the depths of the ocean and how it's explored. Click the pics to see the ROV's that are used in deep ocean epxloration.

Open, Print, and Complete
The worksheet below. Use the sites above along with your textbook to answer the questions.
Chapter 13 - Lesson 1

You may also use the summary sheet below to help
Chapter 13 - Lesson 1