For Teachers

Pre-K and elementary teachers will be especially interested in the curriculum described below.   Many of the lesson plans revolve around a wonderful children's book.  We recommend the books mentioned in these lessons, because we have tested them with real groups of children and their teachers.  Whenever possible, we recommend reading aloud with multiple copies of the book, so that each person can hold, or even own, a copy.  
 1st Grade -- Reach the Beach
 2000 Marine Habitats Curriculum
Marine Habitats of Galveston Island
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Written in 2000 with the support of Texas Parks and Wildlife and Sea Camp at Texas A&M University at Galveston, this set of activities is for teachers of elementary students.  Dec 13, 2011 12:09 PM SMART Family Literacy
 2nd Grade -- The Art of Learning
 3rd Grade -- Science Inquiry
FOSSILSINQUIRY.docx
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Fossils is a lesson plan with fun activities and great questions to investigate. The topic is engaging for all ages.    16k v. 8 Nov 21, 2011 4:42 PM Elizabeth Turner
 3rd Grade -- WHISPER Inquiry
WHISPERINQUIRY--PigswillbePigs,FunwithMathandMoney.docx
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Pigs will be Pigs is a great read aloud choice! It can be especially fun to have the exact money on hand for explaining the math. WHISPER is a language for teaching values along with reading, science, and math.    14k v. 3 Nov 21, 2011 5:07 PM Elizabeth Turner
WHISPERInquiry--WilfridGordonMacDonaldPatridge.docx
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"Wilfrid Gordon MacDonald Partridge" is a sweet story about a little boy who is friends with an old lady. Third graders who heard this story connected to Wilfrid's experiences.   15k v. 2 Nov 25, 2011 2:49 PM SMART Family Literacy
 4th Grade -- SMART Water Bots
 CAST 2011 Reach the Beach
BEACHTRIPSAFETYtake.docx
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This is a Never-Finished Beach Safety and Stewardship Guide for teachers (or parents) planning a field trip to the beach. It explains how to keep the people safe and happy and the habitat in good condition.   20k v. 4 Nov 28, 2011 5:32 PM SMART Family Literacy
Ocean Literacy Essential Principles
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Ocean Literacy Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts  Nov 28, 2011 5:32 PM SMART Family Literacy
 Mathebetical Kinder Gardens
BOOKANDBOXINQUIRY--Cookie'sWeek.docx
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  14k v. 7 Nov 28, 2011 12:45 PM SMART Family Literacy
 PreK -- Ocean Motion and Music