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Why the Ocean?

Chrissy Frederick, Ocean First Education

I grew up outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the transition zone between suburban and rural.

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My Inner Fish

Zoe Keenan, Ocean First Education Advocate

Hi! My name is Zoe Keenan. I am currently a sophomore in high school.

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Cultivating Your Inner Darwin

Graham Casden, Ocean First Education

The amazing diversity of the Galapagos is largely attributed to the fact that three major ocean currents converge on these fabled islands.

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Introducing Marine Science

Catherine E Christopher, Ocean First Education

Interject a little marine science into your regular science routine.

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Add a Splash of Marine Science

Catherine E Christopher, Ocean First Education

The ocean covers more than 70% of this planet; it ignites our curiosity and impacts our lives every day.

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Using Tools

Linda Petuch, Teacher Ocean First Education Advocate

Using science tools and creating models is not only a valuable, it is also a lot of fun.

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Students and Animals

Linda Petuch, Teacher Ocean First Education Advocate

I was very fortunate to keep live animals in my science classroom.

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Authentic Learning

Linda Petuch, Teacher Ocean First Education Advocate

One of my favorite ways to facilitate authentic learning is by taking my students outside.

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Active Learners

Linda Petuch, Teacher Ocean First Education Advocate

I learned that one of the greatest gifts we can give our students is to involve them as ACTIVE learners.

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Antarctica!

Graham Casden, Ocean First Education

If you’re like I was,  ‘Antarctica’ conjures images of flat, white vastness as far as the eye can see.

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New Scuba Divers!

Dawne Mangus, Teacher

Aspen Ridge Preparatory School has twelve new Junior Open Water Divers!

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Ocean Optimism

Klara Fejer, Ocean First Eduation

When asked about the future of our ocean, many people may take a grim and often pessimistic stance after considering modern day news and statistics...

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Try New Things!

Fatima Flores Almanza, A Rising Tide Scholar

Hello, I’m Fatima Flores Almanza and I am one of the A Rising Tides scholars.

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Looking Ahead

Catherine E. Christopher, Ocean First Education

Another year is coming to an end, which brings with it a time for reflection and looking ahead.

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Go Big!

Joshua Johnston, A Rising Tide Scholar

Looking back on this year as it comes to a close, I’ve had some important life-changing experiences.