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At-home learning ideas and activities.

Check out this collection of sites dedicated to providing educational resources for teachers, parents and students.

Sea Grant Educational Resources

Click on the images below for descriptions of and links to sites maintained by state-specific Sea Grant programs.
 
Keep in mind that the resources on each site can be used across states and regions. This page will be updated as Sea Grant programs continue to develop educational content.
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Sea Grant Extension Agent Gay Sheffield (on left) works closely with Alaska Natives to study the health of bowhead whales. Photo courtesy of Gay Sheffield

Journey to the wilderness of Alaska and learn about Alaska’s watersheds, seafood industry and local biology.

Click here for:

  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
  • Citizen Science
Image Credit: California Sea Grant

Take a virtual walk through California’s numerous zoos and aquariums. This page includes resources on animals, weather and marine protected areas, with a strong focus on California-based programs and ecology.

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  • Live and Recorded Online Events 
  • Virtual Field Trips/Tours
  • Interactive Online Games and Experiences
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
  • Activity Ideas

Stroll the beaches of Southern California and connect to the local coastal habitats as well as resources highlighting broader ocean science topics. 

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  • Virtual Field Trips/Tours
  • Videos/Webinars
  • Interactive Online Games and Experiences
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
  • Activity Ideas
Housatonic River Estuary

Explore the beaches of Connecticut and Long Island Sound with resources that educate on the plants and animals living there.

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  • Pamphlets and Field Guides 
  • Activity Ideas

Dip your toes into the water on the Delaware shore. This page includes ways to explore general ocean biology and physics concepts as well as Delaware’s aquariums, marine resources and natural beauty.

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  • Videos/Webinars
  • Virtual Field Trips/Tours
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (all)
  • Activity Ideas

In addition to information on Florida’s beaches, estuaries and coastal hammocks, learn about manatees, whales and sea turtles with the resources on this page.

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  • Videos/Webinars
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-5)
  • Activity Ideas

Wade out into the marshes or stroll the beaches of Georgia with these resources that highlight coastal Georgia flora, fauna, educational activities and research. 

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  • Pamphlets and Field Guides
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (3-12)
  • Reading Materials

Take a tropical trip to the islands of Hawaiʻi to hear about the species living in the region’s coral reefs as well as general ocean knowledge from scientists and cultural experts. 

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  • Videos/Webinars
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
  • Teacher Training

  • Pamphlets and Field Guides

Virtually visit aquariums, zoos and museums with Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant. Also check out reading materials about water-related topics and the Great Lakes. 

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  • Virtual Field Trips/Tours
  • Videos/Webinars
  • Interactive Online Games and Experiences
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
  • Reading Materials
while students explore the contents of their plankton collection. Photo credit: Kris Stepenuck

Take a trip through the Lake Champlain watershed and learn all about water quality, research methods and the biology of the region. 

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  • Videos/Webinars
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (all)
  • Activity Ideas

Journey into the extensive estuaries of Louisiana and learn about the impacts of climate change and oil spills, the animals that can be found in these waters and how to help native plants.

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  • Activity Ideas
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (4-12)
  • Virtual Field Trips/Tours
  • Videos/Webinars
Photo Credit: Maryland Sea Grant

Explore the chemistry, geology and biology of the Chesapeake Bay and learn how to engage with the natural resources that the bay provides to this region. 

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  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
  • Pamphlets and Field Guides
Image Credit: MIT Sea Grant

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sea Grant offers a variety of resources for use in New England and nationwide. Check out marine sanctuaries from home, visit with the animals at the New England aquarium, race river herring, explore ocean sounds, and more. 

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  • Live and Recorded Online Events 
  • Virtual Field Trips/Tours
  • Videos/Webinars
  • Interactive Online Games and Experiences
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
  • Activity Ideas

Explore the sights and sounds of the Massachusetts shoreline through these resources from Woods Hole Sea Grant. Learn about underwater sounds, deep sea exploration, animals, weather and a wide range of general science topics not only focused on the Massachusetts coast but also coasts nationwide. 

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  • Live and Recorded Online Events 
  • Videos/Webinars
  • Interactive Online Games and Experiences
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
  • Activity Ideas

Take a trip to the Great Lakes without stepping outside your home. This page has resources to learn about the shipwrecks, animals and hazards in the Great Lakes region. 

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  • Videos/Webinars
  • Live and Recorded Online Events

Talk to a scientist or marine educator through Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant’s resources. Also check out activities about water-related topics and the Gulf of Mexico. 

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  • Live and Recorded Online Events 
  • Virtual Field Trips/Tours
  • Videos/Webinars
  • Activity Ideas
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
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New Hampshire Sea Grant offers a wide variety of educational resources on topics ranging from general marine science to geology and geography. These materials include nationally-applicable and region-specific activities to do at home. 

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  • Virtual Field Trips/Tours
  • Videos/Webinars
  • Interactive Online Games and Experiences
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
  • Activity Ideas

Embark on a virtual walk along New Jersey’s beaches and learn about the sea creatures, harbors and beach dynamics of the Jersey shore. 

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  • Videos/Webinars
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula
  • Activity Ideas

Take a dive into the waters of North Carolina and learn about what fish, birds, sharks and plants are commonly found in the region’s coastal plains and seashores. 

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  • Virtual Field Trips/Tours
  • Pamphlets and Field Guides
  • Articles and Reading Materials
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)

Virtually visit Ohio to engage with a variety of topics like solar technologies and climate change impacts, and compare biology across the Great Lakes that define the region. 

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  • Lesson Plans and Curricula
Oregon Coast

Engage in citizen science projects and educational activities focused on computer science, engineering and Oregon’s vibrant ecology. 

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  • Citizen Science 
  • Live and Recorded Online Events 
  • Activity Ideas

Explore the coastal marshes of South Carolina as well as nationwide marine and science topics through the various resources available on this page. 

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  • Virtual Field Trips/Tours
  • Videos/Webinars
  • Interactive Online Games and Experiences
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
  • Activity Ideas

The Aglantis Sea Lessons from Texas Sea Grant share information on climate change, solar power, meteorology and marine animals to help educate students nationwide. 

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  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
  • Activity Ideas
Virginia Sea Grant

Take a dive into Virginia’s waters through these resources that cover general marine and earth science topics as well as the weather, ecology and physical characteristics of the Virginia coastline. 

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  • Virtual Field Trips/Tours
  • Videos/Webinars
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
  • Activity Ideas

Explore Washington’s coastline through virtual camps, animal cameras and educational games. Topics include local wildlife, shellfish aquaculture and marine science careers.

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  • Virtual Field Trips/Tours
  • Live and Recorded Online Events 
  • Interactive Online Games and Experiences
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)
  • Activity Ideas

Delve into the Great Lakes region with Wisconsin Sea Grant. The resources on this page include topics such as shipwrecks, plastic pollution, invasive species and underwater exploration of the Great Lakes and other marine environments. 

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  • Virtual Field Trips/Tours
  • Videos/Webinars
  • Lesson Plans and Curricula (K-12)

Resources from the Community

Discover more at-home educational resources from across NOAA and partner websites. 

NOAA Office of Education Science Activities for Kids

NOAA National Ocean Service Just for Kids

NOAA Marine Debris Program Activities and Curricula

National Marine Educators Association Ocean at Home Live Webinar Calendar

National Science Teaching Association (free 30-day membership)

World Ocean Observatory Distance Learning Resources

Sea Grant BRIDGE Ocean Science Education

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