Distance Learning Resources: 3-5

Videos

  • Marine Debris Video Series (NOAA)
    • Students learn about marine debris, where it comes from, its impacts, and what they can do about it.
    • Recommended Videos: Introduction – Part 6
  • The Water Cycle (NOAA)
    • Students learn an overview of how water moves throughout the Earth and where it can be stored.
  • NOAA Live!: Webinars for Students
    • Pre-recorded webinars include Spanish subtitles.
    • Target grade levels listed for each webinar.

Activities

  • Kelp Forest Exploration (Monterey Bay Aquarium)
    • Students learn about the kelp forest ecosystem and how the living and non-living things within it are connected.
    • Although written for a parent, this can be easily adapted to be led by the teacher.
  • Feed the Dingo Ecosystem Game (PBS Kids)
    • This game challenges students to build a terrestrial ecosystem that supports all of the herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores each day.
    • For more science games from PBS Kids, click here.

Online Course

  • Explore like a Scientist: English / Spanish (Monterey Bay Aquarium)
    • A free multi-day course that students can individually sign up for that includes videos and at-home activities.