Oceans Project – Research – Fessenden

Click on your topic to take you to the resources

Project details

and links to important documents Back to Top

Each group must use and cite AT LEAST
2 print sources
2 databases
2 websites
4 other sources (can be any combination of print, database or website)
NOTE: some topics may have exceptions to the 2/2/2 guideline. Check with Ms. St. Germain or Mr. Fischelis.

Directions and Rubrics

Oceans Project Directions

CAARP

Start by using the sources provided here and on the book cart, use CAARP to evaluate any other sources.

CAARP

Citation

Cite sources for books and websites using MyBib

MyBib Use MyBib for citations

To cite databases, use the citation provided by the resource.

All images used in presentations need to be cited.

How to Cite Directions for citing sources including images

Databases

Don’t use MyBib– copy the MLA citation provided

Each group must use and cite AT LEAST
2 print sources
2 databases
2 websites
4 other sources (can be any combination of print, database or website)

World Book Encyclopedia

If any articles in the Student version of World Book are too difficult, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Your Resources” on the left and select “Kids.”
If any articles in the Student version of World Book are too easy or don’t have enough information, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Your Resources” on the left and select “Advanced.”
- Tip: If you hold down the control key when you click on the link, it opens a new tab, and you can switch back and forth.
Note: Tricky to cut and paste the MLA citation into the note taking template. See p.16 of How to Cite.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Be sure to choose “Middle” when you get to the Britannica landing page. Once on the article you can toggle between reading levels. 1 is easier, 3 may have more information.

Research Rocket

You can type your key word into the search bar OR browse by tiles.
- try the Envirornment and Global Issues tiles

Gale in Context Elementary

You can type your key word into the search bar OR browse by tiles.
Check out the Science tile, which has:
- Weather and Climate
- Biology and Nature
- Earth Science.

World Geography and Culture

Look up your MPA, the host country, or any other geographical term. Choose countries from the Country pull down menu (top left), US states from the State pull down menu (center left), or enter specific terms in the search box at the right.

Marine Protected Areas

database and website sources Back to Top

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)	Databases	Websites
1. Galapagos	World Book, “Galapagos Islands” Encyclopedia Britannica “Galapagos Islands”	Galapagos Conservancy Reserva Marina de Galápagos Official Website – In Spanish Case Study: Galápagos Marine Reserve
2. Great Barrier Reef	World Book articles on “Great Barrier Reef” and “Coral reef” Encyclopedia Britannica “Great Barrier Reef”	Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
3. Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument	Obama creates world’s largest protected marine area off Hawaii from World Geography and Culture U.S Creates World’s Largest Marine Refuge from Gale in Context Elementary	Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
4. Marae Moana (Cook Islands Marine Park)	Future of Marae Moana from World Culture and Geography	Marae Moana, official website Marae Moana, The Sacred Ocean, from Conservation International
5. West of Scotland		West of Scotland MPA, by Joint Nature Conservation Committee Europe’s Largest Marine Protected Area in Scotland Comes Into Force Scottish Government-Marine Environment skim down to offshore MPAs Marine Protected Area (MPA): West of Scotland Deep Sea Reserve post-adoption statement open this pdf for maps and abiotic features. Nature Scot– Map and specific protected features
6. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary	Encyclopedia Britannica “Florida Keys” The Call for 20 by 20 from Gale in Context Elementary	Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
7. Palau National Marine Sanctuary	World Book “Palau” Encyclopedia Britannica “Palau” World Geography and Culture– search for “Palau National Marine Sanctuary”	Palau National Marine Sanctuary by Blue Nature Alliance Palau National Marine Sanctuary report by The Pew Charitable Trusts Palau National Marine Sanctuary by Marine Conservation Institute Palau’s Famed Marine Sanctuary Is Intact For Now by Earth Journalism Network
8. Yukon Delta		Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Yukon Delta NWR by WHSRN


11. Mariana Trench National Wildlife Refuge	Northern Mariana Islands World Geography and Culture “Northern Mariana Islands, Commonwealth of the” World Book Mariana Trench Encyclopedia Britannica	Mariana Trench National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
12. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Marine Protected Area	South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands World Geography and Culture	Marine Protected Area Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands UK Expands Marine Protections in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Pew Charitable Trusts Preserving South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands: A Vital South Atlantic Marine Sanctuary SeaLegacy
13. Natural Park of the Coral Sea	New Caledonia World Geography and Culture New Caledonia Encyclopedia Britannica	Natural Park of the Coral Sea official site Natural Park of the Coral Sea, New Caledonia Blue Nature Alliance
14. Coral Sea	World Book “Coral Sea” World Geography and Culture “Australia”	Coral Sea Marine Park Australian Marine Parks Australia’s Coral Sea Pew Charitable Trusts
15. French Austral Lands and Seas	French Southern and Antarctic Terrritories World Geography and Culture	French Austral Lands and Seas UNESCO French Austral Lands and Seas Natural World Heritage Sites-photos and map