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Earth Science Module
Grade Level: 9-12
4 Activities
3-5 Class Sessions
Physical Science Module
Grade Level: 9-12
3 Activities
3-5 Class Sessions
Life Science Module
Grade Level: 9-12
3 Activities
3-5 Class Sessions
Chesapeake Bay Module
Coming Summer 2008!
Grade Level: 9-12
On-line Interactive Module
Estuarine Literacy
Estuaries are an important topic of the Ocean Literacy Principles & Concepts
which can help students understand and apply "
big ideas
" in science. Learn what
concepts
to include in an education program and their relationship to the NSES and State Standards.
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