Marine Geological Discoveries
This site by a Norwegian researcher features descriptions of marine geological formations: pockmarks, mud volcanoes, deep-water coral reefs, and gas hydrates. Using ROV technology, he has taken photos of these deep seafloor features, and compares them to geological structures seen on land, and even on the moon.
Grade Level: Middle school, High school

New Millennium Observatory (NeMO) Curriculum
Classroom activities based on how scientists study active volcanoes on the deep ocean floor. Activities include: locating an earthquake epicenter, recording geological and biological information during an ocean floor traverse, creating cross-section profiles of the ocean floor, and graphing seafloor data. Resources include videos and teacher guides.
Grade Level: High school, Graduate or professional

Ridge 2000
Website of Ridge 2000, a long-term program of scientific research on mid-ocean ridges and other tectonic spreading centers. This extensive website offers information for educators, scientists, students, and the general public. Each section contains background material, the latest news and information, and countless images. Also includes information on student competitions, teacher workshops, lessons and activities, career guide, upcoming expeditions, quizzes, games, demonstrations, and much more.
Grade Level: Primary elementary, Intermediate elementary, Middle school, High school, General public

NeMO Cruises: A seafloor observatory at an active underwater volcano
Examine the relationships between volcanic events and the chemistry and biology of hydrothermal vents on the undersea volcano Axial: daily expedition logs, curriculum materials that seek to solve an underwater mystery, photographs and fly-through video. Site also features highly-interactive dives to the seafloor (requires free Shockwave plugin).
Grade Level: High school

Sands of the World
This collaborative project uses sand to teach an earth science unit, engaging science, language arts, math and other skills. Explains sand origins and composition, provides mineralogy background and sand analysis worksheet for students. Compares sands worldwide, with sites from different countries and an extensive gallery of sand microphotography. Includes audio recordings and explanations of musical sands, fun facts, extensive links to related sites. Provides background on multiple intelligences and using technology in teaching.
Grade Level: Intermediate elementary, Middle school, High school

Ocean Planet: Sea Secrets
Unit from Smithsonian multidisciplinary ocean curriculum. Lesson plan focuses on ocean bottom features including continental shelf, deep ocean plain, and mid-ocean ridges. Students study the discovery and mapping of seafloor features, learn to read seafloor maps, then create a map of Atlantic seafloor features. Unit includes: background essay; teacher instructions; maps and forms for student activity; discussion questions; all online in PDF format. Resources include online version of Smithsonian Ocean Planet exhibition.
Grade Level: Intermediate elementary, Middle school

Project Oceanica
Project Oceanica's goal is to integrate education with oceanographic research and exploration, and to develop educational resources and programs available to college and high school students, as well as to K-12 educators. Site is a comprehensive collection of Project Oceanica programs and resources. Features expedition and research information, photo and video galleries, field guides, shark and billfishes tagging information, information on teacher workshops, and much more.
Grade Level: High school, Graduate or professional

NJMSC Beach Profiling
Waves, wind and currents shape the beach, redistributing tons of sand each day. Students measure the beach profile, from dunes to water line, using simple materials and a field method that simulates the way marine scientists and coastal geologists study beaches. Lesson plan includes background, vocabulary and definitions, procedures, data sheet with diagrams, detailed instructions and formula for calculating and graphing results.
Grade Level: Middle school, High school

Earth Exploration Toolbook
The Earth Exploration Toolbook (EET) provides step-by-step instructions for using Earth science datasets and software tools in educational settings.
Grade Level: Middle school, High school, Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division, Graduate or professional

Marine Geology & Geophysics Images
Excellent images of ocean topography, continental margins, crustal age, Great Lakes bathymetry, plus images of available posters and slide sets. Downloadable animations also available. Links to other NOAA resources.
Grade Level: High school, Graduate or professional