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A woman with brown hair, wearing an orange rain slicker and yellow gloves. Standing in a ship's laboratory and holding a lumpsucker fish.

Plenty of Fish in the Sea: Counting Fish Using Probability

Students will apply probability theory techniques to real-world situations and understand how NOAA scientists use mathematics in their daily work.
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Processing pollock in the wet lab!

A “Key” to Alaskan Fish ID

Students will be able to design a taxonomic key using proper anatomic terms that can be used to identify ten specific Alaskan fish species.
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A woman in a ship's laboratory in a knit hat and orange rain slicker and wearing orange rubber gloves holding a lumpsucker fish.

Exploring Gravity’s Effect on Ship Stability

Students will be able to describe how center of gravity applies to engineering and everyday life and will explore the role of a naval architect.
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A woman in a ship's laboratory in a knit hat and orange rain pants and wearing blue rubber gloves holding up a large jellyfish.

Fishing for Information

Students will examine large fisheries datasets and develop a research question based on the data.
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A woman wearing orange rain slickers standing in front of a conveyor belt of fish holds up a pollock.

Starfish Adaptations: Peer-Taught

Students will observe, explore, dissect and compare members of the animal phylum Echinodermata to understand successful traits.
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A woman in orange rain slickers holding a pollock with yellow rubber gloves.

Using Sampling to Determine the Species Composition of an Ecosystem

Students will use sampling to learn the species composition of different marine environments.
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An image of a woman with long blonde hair holding up a large fish.

Deep Sea Exploration

Students will plan a deep sea exploration expedition around the globe aboard a NOAA scientific research vessel.
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A woman in a NOAA hat and an orange slicker jacket and yellow rubber gloves holds up a jellyfish.

Fish Lab Scientists

Students will use hands-on methods and math skills to explore and learn about various fish and jellyfish, and record data.
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  • All
  • Analyzing Fisheries Data
  • Biodiversity
  • Careers
  • College/University
  • Grades 1-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Grades 9-12
  • Marine Organisms
  • Physics
  • Population Dynamics
  • PreK-Kindergarten
  • Species Composition
A woman with brown hair, wearing an orange rain slicker and yellow gloves. Standing in a ship's laboratory and holding a lumpsucker fish.

Plenty of Fish in the Sea: Counting Fish Using Probability

Plenty of Fish in the Sea: Counting Fish Using Probability{{ vc_btn: title=Download+Lesson+PDF&color=warning&align=center&i_icon_fontawesome=fas+fa-fish&button_block=true&add_icon=true&css=.vc_custom_1660670612601%7Bbackground-color%3A+%23ec6326+%21important%3B%7D&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fteacheratseaalumni.org%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2022%252F08%252Ftas-lp-2018-cilliTurner-emily-science-lesson-plan-508.pdf%7Ctarget%3A_blank }}{{ vc_btn: title=Download+Data+Sheet&color=warning&align=center&i_icon_fontawesome=fas+fa-fish&button_block=true&add_icon=true&css=.vc_custom_1660670689307%7Bbackground-color%3A+%23ec6326+%21important%3B%7D&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fteacheratseaalumni.org%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2022%252F08%252Ftas-lp-2018-cilliTurner-emily-science-lesson-data-508-DR.xlsx%7Ctarget%3A_blank }} In 2018, Emily Cilli-Turner sailed on a Midwater Assessment and Conservation Engineering Program (MACE) research cruise, which was conducting a walleye pollock acoustic-trawl survey in the Eastern Bering Sea. Learn more about Emily's experience aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar... View Article

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Processing pollock in the wet lab!

A “Key” to Alaskan Fish ID

A "Key" to Alaskan Fish ID{{ vc_btn: title=Download+Lesson+PDF&color=warning&align=center&i_icon_fontawesome=fas+fa-fish&button_block=true&add_icon=true&css=.vc_custom_1660671840037%7Bbackground-color%3A+%23ec6326+%21important%3B%7D&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fteacheratseaalumni.org%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2022%252F08%252Ftas-lp-2015-veresan-cristina-science-lesson-plan-a-508-remastered.pdf%7Ctarget%3A_blank }} In 2015, Cristina Veresan sailed on a Midwater Assessment and Conservation Engineering Program (MACE) research cruise, which was conducting a walleye pollock acoustic trawl survey in the Gulf of Alaska. Learn more about Cristina's experience aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson by reading her NOAA Teacher... View Article

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A woman in a ship's laboratory in a knit hat and orange rain slicker and wearing orange rubber gloves holding a lumpsucker fish.

Exploring Gravity’s Effect on Ship Stability

Exploring Gravity's Effect on Ship Stability{{ vc_btn: title=Download+Lesson+PDF&color=warning&align=center&i_icon_fontawesome=fas+fa-ship&button_block=true&add_icon=true&css=.vc_custom_1660671377106%7Bbackground-color%3A+%23ec6326+%21important%3B%7D&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fteacheratseaalumni.org%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2022%252F08%252Ftas-lp-2017-smallwood-jenny-career-lesson-plan-508-remastered.pdf%7Ctarget%3A_blank }} In 2017, Jennifer Smallwood sailed on a Fisheries-Oceanography Coordinated Investigations (FOCI) research cruise, which was conducting a juvenile walleye pollock survey in the Gulf of Alaska. Learn more about Jennifer's experience aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson by reading her NOAA Teacher at Sea blogs. Author:... View Article

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A woman in a ship's laboratory in a knit hat and orange rain pants and wearing blue rubber gloves holding up a large jellyfish.

Fishing for Information

Fishing for Information{{ vc_btn: title=Download+Lesson+PDF&color=warning&align=center&i_icon_fontawesome=fas+fa-fish&button_block=true&add_icon=true&css=.vc_custom_1660670805785%7Bbackground-color%3A+%23ec6326+%21important%3B%7D&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fteacheratseaalumni.org%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2022%252F08%252Ftas-lp-2013-culbertson-britta-science-lesson-plan-508-remaster.pdf%7Ctarget%3A_blank }} In 2013, Britta Culbertson sailed on a Fisheries-Oceanography Coordinated Investigations (FOCI) research cruise, which was conducting a juvenile walleye pollock and forage fish survey in the Gulf of Alaska. Learn more about Britta's experience aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson by reading her NOAA Teacher at Sea blogs. Author:... View Article

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A woman wearing orange rain slickers standing in front of a conveyor belt of fish holds up a pollock.

Starfish Adaptations: Peer-Taught

Starfish Adaptations: Peer-Taught{{ vc_btn: title=Download+Lesson+PDF&color=warning&align=center&i_icon_fontawesome=fas+fa-fish&button_block=true&add_icon=true&css=.vc_custom_1661189527373%7Bbackground-color%3A+%23ec6326+%21important%3B%7D&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fteacheratseaalumni.org%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2022%252F08%252Ftas-lp-2011-fox-cathrine-science-lesson-plan-508-remastered-v2.pdf%7Ctarget%3A_blank }} In 2011, Cathrine Prenot Fox sailed on a Midwater Assessment and Conservation Engineering Program (MACE) research cruise, which was conducting an acoustic survey of pollock in the Gulf of Alaska. Learn more about Cathrine's experience aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson by reading her NOAA Teacher at Sea blogs.... View Article

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Using Sampling to Determine the Species Composition of an Ecosystem

Using Sampling to Determine the Species Composition of an Ecosystem{{ vc_btn: title=Download+Lesson+PDF&color=warning&align=center&i_icon_fontawesome=fas+fa-fish&button_block=true&add_icon=true&css=.vc_custom_1660671282609%7Bbackground-color%3A+%23ec6326+%21important%3B%7D&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fteacheratseaalumni.org%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2022%252F08%252F2018-TAS-LP-lacee-sherman-science-lesson-plan-508-remaster.pdf%7Ctarget%3A_blank }} In 2018, Lacee Sherman sailed on a Midwater Assessment and Conservation Engineering Program (MACE) research cruise, which was conducting an acoustic survey of pollock in the Bering Sea. Learn more about Lacee's experience aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson by reading her... View Article

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Deep Sea Exploration

Deep Sea Exploration{{ vc_btn: title=Download+Lesson+PDF&color=warning&align=center&i_icon_fontawesome=fas+fa-users&button_block=true&add_icon=true&css=.vc_custom_1661189495112%7Bbackground-color%3A+%23ec6326+%21important%3B%7D&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fteacheratseaalumni.org%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2022%252F08%252Ftas-lp-2019-harris-callie-career-lesson-plan-508-rev1.pdf%7Ctarget%3A_blank }} In 2019, Callie Harris sailed on a Fisheries-Oceanography Coordinate Investigation (FOCI) in the Gulf of Alaska. Learn more about Callie's experience aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson by reading her NOAA Teacher at Sea blogs. Author: Callie Harris (NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson, 2019) Grade Level: 6th, 7th, 8th Subjects... View Article

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Fish Lab Scientists

Fish Lab Scientists{{ vc_btn: title=Download+Lesson+PDF&color=warning&align=center&i_icon_fontawesome=fas+fa-fish&button_block=true&add_icon=true&css=.vc_custom_1661189455339%7Bbackground-color%3A+%23ec6326+%21important%3B%7D&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fteacheratseaalumni.org%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2022%252F08%252Ftas-lp-2019-marlaine-erica-science-lesson-plan-508-rev1.pdf%7Ctarget%3A_blank }} In 2019, Erica Marlaine sailed on a Midwater Assessment and Conservation Engineering Program (MACE) research cruise, which was conducting a walleye pollock acoustic trawl survey in the Gulf of Alaska. Learn more about Erica's experience aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson by reading her NOAA Teacher at Sea blogs.... View Article

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Lesson Plan Grid Layout

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A woman with brown hair, wearing an orange rain slicker and yellow gloves. Standing in a ship's laboratory and holding a lumpsucker fish.
Students will apply probability theory techniques to real-world situations and understand how NOAA scientists use mathematics in their daily work.
Read more
Processing pollock in the wet lab!
Students will be able to design a taxonomic key using proper anatomic terms that can be used to identify ten specific Alaskan fish species.
Read more
A woman in a ship's laboratory in a knit hat and orange rain slicker and wearing orange rubber gloves holding a lumpsucker fish.
Students will be able to describe how center of gravity applies to engineering and everyday life and will explore the role of a naval architect.
Read more
A woman in a ship's laboratory in a knit hat and orange rain pants and wearing blue rubber gloves holding up a large jellyfish.
Students will examine large fisheries datasets and develop a research question based on the data.
Read more
A woman wearing orange rain slickers standing in front of a conveyor belt of fish holds up a pollock.
Students will observe, explore, dissect and compare members of the animal phylum Echinodermata to understand successful traits.
Read more
A woman in orange rain slickers holding a pollock with yellow rubber gloves.
Students will use sampling to learn the species composition of different marine environments.
Read more
An image of a woman with long blonde hair holding up a large fish.
Students will plan a deep sea exploration expedition around the globe aboard a NOAA scientific research vessel.
Read more
A woman in a NOAA hat and an orange slicker jacket and yellow rubber gloves holds up a jellyfish.
Students will use hands-on methods and math skills to explore and learn about various fish and jellyfish, and record data.
Read more