Grade Level: 3rd to 5th 

Subject: Science, Computer Technology and Language Arts

Learner Outcomes:

1. Listen to the poem and story.
2. The child will explore different careers associated with the ocean.
3. The child will be exposed to options involving his choice of career.

Duration of the Lesson: 2 days -- 30 minute sessions

Materials: The Poem and The Story The Man Who Loved The Sea.
                 Internet, overhead projector, books on ocean careers, college catalogs, paper,
                 envelopes and stamps.
 

Technology Tools/Courseware: Internet, Encyclopedia Software, Overhead Projector

Teacher Notes:

• Make sure that you have Acceptable Use Policies signed for using the internet, and that you have made notes as to who is not allowed to use it in the case of a substitute has to teach a lesson.
• Have a variety of Internet site for the student to use.
•  Have a sample of a friendly letter posted in the room.
•  Collect college catalogs.
•  Have a variety of books on ocean career.

Procedure:  Day 1. Read the Poem and The Story The Man Who Loved The Sea
                        2. Explore what they have been learning about the ocean. How do we have this
                            knowledge? Brainstorm some careers
                            that are associated with the ocean.
                        3. Have Marine Careers, Careers in Oceanography, Marine Science and Marine
                          Biology which is an in depth site, also Women Oceanographers web sites book marked.
                           4. Partner the student to research a career.
                  Day 2. Present their information on their career they chose.

Modifications: Make sure following the student IEPs and 504 plans.
                      Students can tape their notes in a tape recorder

Enrichment Activities:  Dress up as the person and present the information to the class.
                                  Write a letter to someone in the profession they researched to get a personal
                                   view on the career.
                                  A Career Day if cannot invite ocean career people: Department of Natural
                                  Resources, an aqua culture farmer.

Evaluation/Assessment: Their presentation, their notes, how well they worked together as a partner.
                                                Question sheet and answer sheet completed.  This is a self evaluation on
                                      questions 1-4.  Question number 5 could be turned in for a 5 point grade.

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:

•    Language Arts: 3.15,4.19.5.15
•    Science: 3.77,4.72,4.69,5.4,5.62
•    Computer Technology: 3.82,5.65

Job/Career Clusters: Science and Natural Resources

Reference: Dive My Adventure in the Deep Frontier by Sylvia A. Earle
                 The Man Who Loved the Sea by Barbara Reeves
                  Marine Career
                 Women Oceanographers
                      Careers in Oceanography, Marine Science and Marine Biology

Overview	Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6
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Authors: Tila Boyce Chris Hull Jacque Strawder