Bodies of Water
Bodies of Water
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New Jersey's Water!
New Jersey's Water!
As a state that borders the Atlantic Ocean, New Jersey relies on people to care for the quality of ALL of our water. Small streams feed into rivers, which feed into the ocean. Everyone can do their part to keep water clean and healthy!
Why is Clean Water Important?
The "stream" next to Patriot's Path is the Whippany River. It feeds into the Rockaway River which feeds into the Passaic River, which feeds into the Atlantic Ocean!
On this special day, people around the world celebrate and honor the ocean, which connects us all.
On this special day, people around the world celebrate and honor the ocean, which connects us all.
We can join this celebration by learning more about the world's oceans.
We can join this celebration by learning more about the world's oceans.
Ocean Games
Ocean Games
Move a group of small, shrimplike animals called krill around the waters off Antarctica. But look out for predators, such as emperor penguins and blue whales, that see these krill as a tasty snack!
Move a group of small, shrimplike animals called krill around the waters off Antarctica. But look out for predators, such as emperor penguins and blue whales, that see these krill as a tasty snack!
Clean Water Rangers.pdf
Join the Ocean Rangers at the Aquarium of the Pacific to learn about the ocean and the plants & animals that call it home.
Join the Ocean Rangers at the Aquarium of the Pacific to learn about the ocean and the plants & animals that call it home.
Did you know there is a massive GARBAGE PATCH floating in the Pacific Ocean?
Check out this super cool website where you can track sharks on their journey throughout our oceans!
Teachers: click HERE for a lesson about Kelp Forest Ecosystems: videos, illustrations, student questions, virtual field trips are all included.
Teachers: click HERE for a lesson about Kelp Forest Ecosystems: videos, illustrations, student questions, virtual field trips are all included.
Kelp Forest Ecosystem Lesson from
the Office of Marine Sanctuaries
Check out these cool shark videos to learn more about sharks!
This live underwater cam sits in the landing cove of Anacapa Island, one of the five islands in Channel Islands National Park off the coast of Southern California.
This live underwater cam sits in the landing cove of Anacapa Island, one of the five islands in Channel Islands National Park off the coast of Southern California.
Watch these mesmerizing Moon Jellies at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach Island California
Watch these mesmerizing Moon Jellies at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach Island California
Rivers
Rivers
River Rafting Game
River Rafting Game
Keep the Dinos safe! CLICK HERE
Our streams are important!
Our streams are important!
Examine who lives in the Whippany River! Take your class to the stream today! We will have dip nets and collection buckets. We have seen crayfish, water striders, salamanders and fish that are residents. Come check it out!
Storytime
Storytime
Join four children in a little boat as they discover the magnitude of The Mess That We Made. This story portrays the terrible impact of trash on the ocean and marine life, inspiring us to make changes to save our seas.
Join four children in a little boat as they discover the magnitude of The Mess That We Made. This story portrays the terrible impact of trash on the ocean and marine life, inspiring us to make changes to save our seas.
Hey, Water!
Hey, Water!
Read Right Now
Listen to author Michelle Cusolito read her book Flying Deep: Climb Inside Deep-Sea Submersible Alvin
Listen to author Michelle Cusolito read her book Flying Deep: Climb Inside Deep-Sea Submersible Alvin
Listen to the author Seth Fishman talk about his book The Ocean in Your Bathtub. Where is your favorite ocean?
Listen to the author Seth Fishman talk about his book The Ocean in Your Bathtub. Where is your favorite ocean?
Activities
Activities
Hawaiian Monk Seals are one of the most endangered species in the world and the only marine mammal found solely in U.S. waters.
How to Draw a Monk Seal
Ocean dice game.pdfOcean Dice Game
Ocean Dice Game
Roll 2 dice and add together, color in the circle!
You and your family can work together to fill in the blanks to create your very own kelp story!
You and your family can work together to fill in the blanks to create your very own kelp story!
Can you decode the African Penguins' secret message?
Can you decode the African Penguins' secret message?
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