Become an instant expert on oceans. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce key concepts about ocean zones, fish, and reefs.

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Eyewitness: Ocean
Reading Level
Intermediate
Discover the watery world covering most of the Earth—and the amazing wildlife in its depths. Read the full book online, or project it on a whiteboard to share the stunning photography and illustrations from Earth's largest habitat with your class.

Ocean Zones Mini-Lesson

Reading Level: Upper Elementary

Use this slideshow to introduce students to the main zones in the ocean. In this mini-lesson, students will learn about the characteristics of different ocean zones.

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Eyewitness: Water
Reading Level
Intermediate
Eyewitness: Water provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at Earth's most precious resource, its chemical properties, its movement around the planet, and why it is essential for all life. Read the full book online, or project it on a whiteboard to share the stunning photos and text with your class.

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

Use this poetry toolbox workbook to support your students to learn different poetic terms and devices, and then practice...

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Test Prep Strategies, Tools, and Practice Questions

Help set your students up for academic success with this packet of test-taking tips, test preparation strategies, and pr...

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Earth Day Activities: History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

Help your students work on their reading comprehension skills while learning all about Earth Day with this reading compr...

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Sea Horses: Father Knows Best

INTRODUCTION Students learn about the unusual world of the sea horse – in which the father fish carries and gives birt...

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Building Nests Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the different kinds of nests birds build, and the variety of material they...

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Characteristics of Mammals Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the defining characteristics of mammals.

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Focus on Frogs Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to frogs.

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Seed Dispersal Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the various ways that seeds can spread to make more plants.

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Sense Organs: Eyes and Ears Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to sense organs.

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