Lesson Plans by Grade Level
Grades K-2
Animals of the Sea
Grade K
Description: Students will use basic characteristics to describe ocean animals.
Big Idea: Species Identification
Standards: SC.K.L.14.1, SC.K.L.14.2, SC.K.L.14.3, SC.K.N.1.2, SC.K.N.1.4
Exploring the Natural World
Grades K-1
Description: This lesson will aid students in making observations about nature all around them in their daily lives!
Big Idea: Scientific Observation
Standards: SC.K.L.14.1, 3, SC.K.N.1.2, SC.K.N.1.3, SC.K.N.1.4, SC.K.N.1.5, SC.1.L.14.1, 2, SC. 1.E.5.3, SC.1.N.1.2, SC.1.N.1.3
Coastal Observations
Grade 1
Description: Put on your boots and let’s head into the marsh! This lesson will introduce students to the salt marsh ecosystem and the adaptations animals and plants need in order to survive there.
Big Idea: Diversity within ecosystems
Standards: SC.1.L.14.1, SC.1.N.1.2, TH.1.F.1.1, VA.1.2.3.1, VA.1.S.3.3
Biologist Field Guide
Grade 2
Description: Students will use field guides to identify common species in their environment.
Big Idea: Scientific Observation
Standards: SC.2.N.1.2, SC.2.L.17.1, 2, SC.2.N.1.1
Grades 3-5
All About Algae
Grade 3
Description: Grab your microscopes and get ready to learn all about algae! Students will be able to describe the process of photosynthesis and what plants require from their environment to live.
Big Idea: Plant characteristics and function
Standards: SC.3.L.14.1, SC.3.L.14.2, SC.3.L.17.2, SC.3.N.1.2, SC.3.N.1.3
Save Our Seas
Grade 4
Description: Marine debris is one of the biggest problems our ocean faces today. In this lesson, students will learn where marine debris comes from, and what they can do to be a part of the solution to pollution!
Big Idea: Interdependence
Standards: SC.4.L.17.4, SC.4.N.1.1, SC.4.N.3.1, SC.4.P.10.4, SC.35.CS-CS.1.2
Let’s Talk Trash
Grades 3-5
Description: Introducing marine debris including how it gets to our oceans and what effect it has on our marine ecosystems.
Big Idea: Interdependence
Standards: SC.5.L. 15.1, SC.4.L.17.4, SC.4.N.1.8, SC.35.CS-CS.1.2
Amazing Adaptations
Grade 5
Description: Defining and characterizing physical and behavioral adaptations of marine organisms
Big Idea: Diversity and Evolution
Standards: SC.5.L. 14.2, SC.5.L.17.2, SC.5.L.15.1
Grades 6-8
Signals from the Sea
Grade 7
Description: Students will learn about our satellite tagging research at LMC and use real data to interpret graphs and make observations!
Big Idea: The Practice of Science
Standards: SC.7.N.1.1, SC.7.N.1.3, SC.7.N.1.4, SC.7.N.1.5, SC.7.N.1.6, SC.7.N.1.7
Lesson written by LMC extern, Amelia Homan, through the School District of Palm Beach County's Externship Program
Diversity of Living Organisms
Grade 6
Description: Students will learn how biologists classify different marine animals using the taxonomy system!
Big Idea: Species Diversity
Standards: SC.6.L.15.1, SC.6.N.1.4, SC.6.N.3.4, CTE-AFNR.68.GENRL.11.03
Seagrass Restoration
Grade 7
Description: Seagrasses provide many benefits to Florida’s shorelines, but are also vulnerable to different ecosystem stresses. Students will take a dive along Florida’s coast to learn all about restoration efforts for these habitats.
Big Idea: Vulnerable Florida Ecosystems
Standards: SC.7.E.6.6, SC.7.N.1.1, SC.7.L.17.3, CTE-AFNR.68.GENRL.11.03