Only One Ocean, GEMS Teacher's Guide (4-6)

Contact Information

Phone: 510-642-7771
Fax: 510-643-0309

Street Address: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California Berkeley, 1 Centennial Drive
Berkeley, California 94720-5200

Last Updated: 11-21-2004

Compendium Resource

Reviewer Comments

General Content
"Students grapple with complex, interdisciplinary scientific investigations [dealing with] aquatic habitats, ocean currents, and ocean interconnectedness."

Presentation
"The books are thoughtfully put together with lots of important hints for teachers."

Pedagogy
"Engaging topics and excellent hands-on activities."

"As with all GEMS, exploration is the key! These curricula will be well received by those teachers who let students do science and environmental education."

Teacher Usability
"Can be a real problem purchasing and gathering needed materials."

"Would be useful in a school where a science lab is set up."

"There is a lot of background information."

EE Program/Resource ss Details

Provided by: Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS) University of California, Berkeley

Description: This comprehensive companion to Ocean Currents interweaves the concepts of connected ocean basins, animal adaptation, and sustainable fisheries. Its highlight, a classroom squid dissection conducted by student pairs, leads to activities about ocean fisheries and diminishing resources. Students brainstorm and present possible solutions in a "world conference."

Activities address both National Science Education Standards and Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Appendices include resources, assessment suggestions, and literature connections.

Web Address: http://www.lhsgems.org

Program/Resource Type: Activity/Learning Kit, Curriculum, Publication

Audience Served: 5, 6, 7, 8

Cost: $21

EE Focus: Biodiversity, Economics, Ecosystems-Coast/Marine, Population, Stewardship, Sustainable Development, Water, Restoration

Academic Focus: History/Social Sciences, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

Counties Served: Statewide

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Report Card

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General Content
Presentation
Pedagogy
Teacher Usability
Community

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Discipline Emphasis

Science
History/Social Science
Health
Mathematics
Visual/Performing Arts
Language Arts
Industrial/Vocational Ed.
Foreign Language