Monterey Bay Aquarium

Type of Resource: Virtual Tour, Student tools and information, Online Activities, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Multimedia Library, Electronic Field Trip, Research Resources
Free or Fee: Free
Computer Needs: Flash, Acrobat PDF, Quicktime, Shockwave, Real Player
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Recommendation:

Students exploring this site are bound to eagerly share what they see and learn with each other immediately. The quality video clips and the opportunity to check in live on animals are great features. The online book contains audio and the text changes color as it is read to create a quality learning experience. This site is visually very appealing and is well organized.

Description:

This searchable site comprehensively covers the ocean ecosystem through interactive experiences, live web cams, video clips and information. Learn about diving, what seafood to eat, see aquarium exhibits through live web cams and view library video. Find out about Aquarium careers, join the student oceanography club, sign up for the email newsletter and discover a wide variety of activities and games related to the Aquarium animals. From the website: "The mission of our award-winning web site is to inspire, enrich and extend a visit to the aquarium, while fostering a deeper commitment and connection to the institution and ocean conservation."

Possible uses:

Research and share information found on this site via a projector. View clips of the Bay's animals and check in on the live web cam. In 'Web Site Favorites,' find interactive games, history of aquariums, web cams, take a virtual dive to the deep and read an online book about otters for early readers. Teachers can use a piece of this website that relates to curriculum or let students explore to pique their interest and curiosity. Students can click on 'About the Animals' and find an index for research.

Related Resources:

Pre-K, K-3, 4-5, 6-8

Languages : Spanish
Language Arts : Reading & Literature
Science : Biology
Science : Ecology/Environment

Virtual Tour, Student tools and information, Online Activities, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Multimedia Library, Electronic Field Trip, Research Resources

Flash, Acrobat PDF, Quicktime, Shockwave, Real Player