Observing Earthworm Locomotion

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In this activity, learners collect worms and then observe how they move. If learners have never heard the noise a worm makes when it moves on a piece of paper, a surprising new experience awaits them! This activity includes many safety notes related to handling the glass carefully and taking proper precautions when handling soil. These can be found in the "Health and Safety and Technical notes" and "Procedure" sections.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan

Author: The Nuffield Foundation

Animal Diversity Web

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This site is a searchable encyclopedia of thousands of photos, descriptions, sound recordings, and other information about individual animal species. Find out about amphibians, arthropods, birds, fishes, insects, mammals, mollusks, reptiles, and sharks. Explore special features on mammals, skulls, and frog calls. Students are invited to contribute.

Material Type: Diagram/Illustration

Hatfield Marine Science Center

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Located in Newport, Oregon, Hatfield Marine Science Center plays an integral role in programs of marine and estuarine research and instruction, as a laboratory facility serving resident scientists, as a base for far-ranging oceanographic studies, and as a classroom for students. Site features information on courses, seminars, facilities, and current research. Education Programs section includes teacher and student resources. Resources applicable to local and distant educators.

Material Type: Lesson

Perspectives on Ocean Science:Marine Genomes: Windows into Ocean Life

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How will researchers harness the genetic potential of marine organisms? Join Dr. Terry Gaasterland as she describes how scientists at the new Scripps Genome Center are pioneering research in marine genomes. (54 minutes)

Material Type: Lecture