Resources For Educators: Unseen Oceans

Part of the Unseen Oceans exhibition.

Collage of whales, a submersible and small sea creatures.
Explore how new technology is helping scientists study the ocean and the organisms that live in it. 

Educators Guide and Materials

Cover of Educator's Guide titled "Unseen Oceans" featuring images of whales and a person in diving gear.

Unseen Oceans Educator's Guide

Get an advance look at the exhibition's major themes and what your class will encounter. This six-page guide for K-12 educators includes a Map of the Exhibition, Essential Questions (important background content), Teaching in the Exhibition (self-guided explorations), Come Prepared Checklist, Correlation to Standards, and Glossary.

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Activities

Use these resources to help students engage more deeply with the exhibition content. You can download a full set of activities or select individual components to suit your field trip needs.

Pre-, During, and Post-Visit Activities

These sets of activities are aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Students will:

  1. Before their visit, read an article about content related to the exhibition
  2. At the Museum, use worksheets to gather information
  3. Back in the classroom, use what they have learned to complete a writing task

Each component includes educator support for facilitation and assessment rubrics for student work.

Unseen Oceans Activities for Grade K
Unseen Oceans Activities for Grade 1
Unseen Oceans Activities for Grade 2
Unseen Oceans Activities for Grade 3
Unseen Oceans Activities for Grade 4
Unseen Oceans Activities for Grade 5
Unseen Oceans Activities for Grade 6
Unseen Oceans Activities for Grade 7
Unseen Oceans Activities for Grade 8
Unseen Oceans Activities for Grades 9-12

Museum Worksheets Only

Short on time but still want to support your students' exploration of the exhibition? Have them use these worksheets on their own or in small groups.

Unseen Oceans Worksheets for Grades K-2
Unseen Oceans Worksheet for Grades 3-5
Unseen Oceans Worksheets for Grades 6-8
Unseen Oceans Worksheets for Grades 9-12