More Games, Activities, Books, and DVDs

Good day friends,
I'm on countdown now until my Earthwatch trip begins. This Sunday I took a diving refresher course at Bamboo Reef Marin, so that I can go scuba diving during my first week on Cat Island. With the help of an air tank, I'll be able to go much deeper and see a lot more marine life than I could by snorkeling. Among other things, I got a wristband with mini fish ID cards on them, so I can be learning the names of some of my new friends.
I'm showing the all the 3rd and 4th grade science classes my Blog and the Earthwatch website. Some classes are watching a segment from the National Geographic "Jewels of the Caribbean" videotape from the Neil Cummins School library. Seeing the reef creatures going about their daily habits and interacting with each other is so fascinating! (Guess who chomps on who?)
I will be creating a book and video collection from our public libraries to have as a resource in the science room. Teachers, parents, and students will be welcome to "check" them out from me (and then return them promptly!) Just stop by the science room before or after school.

Here's some more great websites to explore:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/blueplanet/webs/index.shtml this one has a comprehensive, multi-level game that would be very satisfying for families to play together.

http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/efc/efc_splash/splash_activities.aspx
Try "Crunch, Nibble, Gulp, & Bite" for the coral reef spin. All the games look like fun!

For three online videos, visit
http://www.cmrc.org/education/classroom_materials.htm

For the awesome "Oceans Film Festival" , Feb. 19 -22, in San Francisco, visit
http://www.oceanfilmfest.org/

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Thanks for checking in!

Ann Brown