Milstein Hall of Ocean Life
For Educators: Milstein Hall of Ocean Life
The ocean is vast, covering more than two-thirds of the planet. Beneath its waves lie many different habitats, from coral reefs to polar seas. Each supports an astonishing array of life. And the ocean provides oxygen to the atmosphere and drives the world's climate. Extend your learning experiences after a visit to the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, or conduct your visit from your home or classroom.
Educators Guide and Materials
More Resources For Educators
Use these free online resources before or after your visit to further explore themes presented in the Hall of Ocean Life Exhibition.
Activity
Water vs. Land
Brainstorm with your students a list of things that are possible in water that are not possible on land, and vice versa.
Classroom Activity
Be an Ocean Biodiversity Detective!
In this activity students will collect and closely observe specimens that have washed ashore to recognize different kinds of small ocean organisms.
Activity
That's Heavy!
This "heavy" experiment allows students to discover that salt water sinks in fresh water.
Activity
Just Add Water!
Give your class a tour of the diverse landscape of your own undersea realm!
Activity
Evolution
Natural selection plays a large role in the evolution of a species. The following activity demonstrates this concept.
Activity
Cartesian Diver
In this hands-on experiment, students create a neutrally buoyant "diver" and then observe the effects of increased water pressure.
Ocean Life
This set of resources explores what lives in the ocean, and how.
Properties of Water
This set of resources investigates the characteristics of water and how marine life forms adapt to them.
Ecosystems
This set of resources explores what lives in different parts of the ocean, from coral reefs to deep sea vents.
Dioramas
This set of resources describes the role of art and the artist in presenting scientific information to the public.
