Ages 9 to 12 Archives

In Hot Water

Learn about how our oceans absorb heat and the potential impacts of a warming ocean on our planet.

Participate in a citizen science project with the aim of understanding the plastic pellet pollution problem.

A board game to learn about the deep sea and the potential impacts deep-sea mining can have on these sensitive ecosystems.

Students will simulate an oil spill and mimic different methods and materials to try to clean up the pollution in the ocean.

Students will mimic how boats can quickly spread invasive species to new bodies of water and how to stop a new invasion.

Students will explore their outdoor surroundings to discover and learn about local flora and fauna.

With a slinky, discover how dolphins and whales use echolocation to navigate and find food.

Discover one of the ways marine mammals are able to hold their breath for long dives underwater.

Using magnets, kids can mimic how sharks use a unique sensory system to locate their prey.

In this fun matching game, kids will learn about the symbiotic relationship between different marine creatures.