A program of the Lawrence Hall of Science that seeks to increase ocean literacy through informal and formal education initiatives
Marine Activities, Resources & Education

Brock Magiscope

This is a great children's microscope. Objects less than 2.5 inches thick can be viewed instantly, indoors or out. We recommend using with the sand lab.

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Tidelog Graphic Almanacs

Tides, Currents, Sun & Moon for every day of the year. Daily tide curves are based on official NOAA predictions for each area, and show tide height at any time. Watch the changing tidal rythms produced by the moon's phase, distance and declination. Use this resource to help plan your next field trip date.

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Globes, Inflatable

Inflatable Earth globes available at various diameters: 9/12/16/27 inches. Oceans are Blue or Clear.

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Current, The Journal of Marine Education

An excellent magazine resource for all marine education. Free with membership to National Marine Educators Association.

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Sandy Beach Slide Show

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Playing in the Sands

A poster showing beautiful photographs of sands from around the world, highlighting the diversity of sand composition.

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Mollusks Poster

A nice poster with a variety of mollusks.

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Crustacea Poster

Poster representing a wide variety of crustaceans.

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Common Bivalves of Alaska

This two-sided poster shows the clam, mussel, cockle, and oyster species commonly found on Alaska's shores. Information is included on distibution, habitat size, and identifying characteristics. It features a quick reference on paralytic shellfish poisoning.

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Seashells

Great for decoration purposes and identification aids. This large-format poster is ideal for classroom use.

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