Education And Human Resources Publications
TAMU-SG-02-402 AVAILABLE
Investigating the Marine Environment in the 21st Century
Authors: Dr. Violetta F. Lien Length: 830 pages
Price: $20.00
Grades 7-8. This 13-part follow-up to Dr. Lien's widely used Investigating the Marine Environment and Its Resources will fill the current void in available marine education materials. Activities are designed to help students become more knowledgeable about the marine environment and its resources through emphasis on the Texas coastal zone and the Gulf of Mexico. The activities are designed for both traditional and integrated science courses, but also provide marine activities for social studies, language arts and mathematics courses or for interdisciplinary thematic units. The book provides current, in-depth information for classroom use and is correlated to the Texas Essential Knowledge Skills in science, mathematics, social studies and language arts. It also meets national standards in these fields. Being a resource manual for teachers, this book contains many more activities than a teacher can use in a year. Each teacher is encouraged to select those activities most applicable to the individual's objectives. Although the book is designed for middle school, the activities can be adapted and incorporated into upper elementary and high school classes as well. This marine resource manual not only contributes to teachers' and students' knowledge of the marine environment but also to skills that are needed. Process skills, higher-order thinking, sound reasoning, problem-solving, interactive communication skills and inquiry are stressed. While providing activities that can be used to develop these skills with guidance, the teacher is the key to the use of the activities. The activities are not worksheets or cookbook laboratory activities but rather are guides to inquiry or problem solving. Teachers can use the questions as a guide to facilitate the students' thinking and problem-solving skills through discussions, activities, projects and presentations. Teachers can use this book as a resource to take students on a voyage to Earth's final frontier and to facilitate their becoming marine "literate" and developing skills for the 21st century.
TAMU-SG-03-401 AVAILABLE
Trying to Marinate Your Curriculum?
Publisher: Texas Sea Grant College Program Year Published: 2003
Price: $0.00
This bookmark is designed to promote Texas Sea Grant's educational materials. On the back, it includes a phone number and web address where teachers, students, or other interested parties can obtain additional information on the educational materials offered by the program.
TAMU-SG-03-501 AVAILABLE
The Eye of the Storm: A Coastal Texan's Survival Guide
Year Published: 2003
http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/tamu/tamuh03001.pdf
Price: $0.00
Single copies free.This bilingual booklet is designed to help people think - and plan - before the threat of a hurricane occurs. It includes step-by-step instructions for hurricane preparation and evacuation plans and a tracking chart in both English and Spanish. The booklet provides a glossary of terms and teaches what storm surge is and how it can often be more damaging that the storm itself. Single copies free.
TAMU-SG-00-404 AVAILABLE
Seafloor Relief of Northern Gulf of Mexico Deep Water
Year Published: 1999
Price: $5.00
The most detailed, up-to-date seafloor morphology of the northern Gulf of Mexico continental slope is depicted on a 35" x 16" full-color bathymetric map.
TAMU-SG-99-104 AVAILABLE
Sharing Our Gulf: A Challenge for Us All Conference Proceedings
Year Published: 1999
http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/tamu/tamuw98001/tamuw98001index.html
Price: $20.00
Scientists, policymakers and interested citizens and students joined for a series of discussions about the Gulf of Mexico and its future. As coastal populations continue to swell, the Gulf is coming under increasing pressure. People rely on its waters for income, food, recreation and commerce. Inevitably, the different constituents using the Gulf come into conflict. This conference invited marine experts and resource users to offer their opinions of some of the most pressing issues facing the Gulf of Mexico, including pollution and hypoxia, beach trash, marine education, sea turtles and the fisheries. This book was assembled not only as a record of the conference but also as a valuable resource to anyone interested in the Gulf of Mexico and the problems it faces.
TAMU-SG-97-401 AVAILABLE
Venomous Marine Animals
Length: Poster. 25" x 19"
Price: $3.00
Grades K-12. Ten categories of potentially dangerous marine organisms are illustrated on this poster - jellyfish, catfish, rays, sea urchins, toadfish, stargazers, worms, sponges and the octopus. The accompanying descriptions can help people to become more aware of how problems with these animals might develop, how they can be avoided and how certain injuries should be treated if they occur.
TAMU-SG-96-505 AVAILABLE
Gulf of Mexico Repair Kit ??????????
http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/tamu/tamuh96001.pdf
Price: $0.00
Grades 7-12. Contrary to what many people think, dangers to the Gulf of Mexico came not from major industrial operations or shipping accidents but from fertilizers, pesticides, motor oil and garbage that run off lawns and streets into storm drains and ultimately into area streams, bayous and canals. This postcard-size flip chart, based on an earlier publication by the Tampa Bay National Estuary Program, offers the general public tips on landscaping, water conservation, native shrubs and trees, hazard-free cleaning supplies, and debris-free boating. Household chemical collection days are listed for the Gulf States. (16 pages, 16 color illustrations. ) Single copies free.
TAMU-SG-94-402 AVAILABLE
These Dunes Aren't Made for Walking
Length: Poster. 15" x 11"
Price: $0.00
Grades K-12. This poster teaches the importance of dune life on the beach, stressing that although dune plants tolerate harsh beach conditions - wind, salt spray, overwash of waves, scarce nutrients, limited freshwater, intense sunlight, and extremes of hot and cold - they cannot withstand the pounding of feet and vehicles. Because dunes help protect property and land from hurricanes and string winds, preservation is important. Single copies free.
TAMU-SG-94-601 AVAILABLE
A Guide to Planting Seagrasses in the Gulf of Mexico
Price: $0.00
Grades 10-12. Seagrasses form one of the most productive plant communities on the planet. They provide valuable and virtually irreplaceable habitat for numerous recreational and commercial fishery organisms as well as their prey. Tremendous losses of this habitat have occurred in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of coastal development. Losses to seagrass habitat may be slowed or even reversed through properly planned and executed planting projects. This handbook was developed to guide agency personnel and private consultants involved in wetland permitting, mitigation and restoration through successful completion of these projects. 28pp., 6 color photographs, 6 illustrations. Single copies free.
TAMU-SG-93-401 AVAILABLE
Protecting Marine Mammals
http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/tamu/tamug92001.pdf
Price: $0.00
Grades 7-12. The playfulness and beauty of marine animals in the wild are natural attractions for humans. The attraction is proving deadly for some species. This six-panel brochure describes the inherent dangers of humans getting too close to whales, dolphins, porpoise, seals and sea lions and offers tips on how to enjoy the the sight of the animals while still protecting them. 6 panels, 7 color photographs. Single copies free.
TAMU-SG-93-402 AVAILABLE
Look...From a Distance...But Don't Touch, Feed or Harm in the Wild
Length: Poster. 11" x 17"
Price: $0.00
2 color photographs. Grades K-12. This poster, designed to be displayed at marinas and charter boat docks or in bait houses, is a reminder to the general public to keep a distance between themselves and the naturally sociable dolphins, porpoise, seals, sea lions and whales. The emphasis is on enjoying the sight of the animals while ensuring their safety. Single copies free.
TAMU-SG-92-102 AVAILABLE
A Garden in the Gulf: Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
Length: Poster. 34" x 22"
Price: $3.00
16 color photographs. Grades 7-12. This poster intended for both the general public and the classroom tells the story of the Flower Garden Banks, the habitats, the problems created by humans and the protection offered by National Marine Sanctuary status. Each bank includes different biotic zones, which are described and illustrated on the poster. Activities that will now be regulated are itemized on the back of the poster, and a general description of the National Marine Sanctuary Program is included.
TAMU-SG-92-401 AVAILABLE
Aquatic Science: Marine Fisheries Biology
Length: 16pp.
http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/tamu/tamue92001.pdf
Price: $0.00
Grades 4-12. This illustrated booklet focuses on animal life in the marine areas of Texas and can be used as a handbook for the novice beachcomber or as an educational supplement for the classroom. Information is available on waves, tides and currents; shoreline organisms; estuaries; coastal food chains; fish and shellfish identification (including descriptions and line drawings of fish indigenous to Texas waters); and special project ideas related to the life history and management of coastal organisms. A list of related materials is included. This is a revised edition of an earlier Sea Grant publication. Single copies free.
TAMU-SG-87-402r AVAILABLE
Water: How Safe Are You?
Length: 8pp.
Price: $0.00
Grades 4-12. As the weather turns hot, there is nothing as inviting as the thought of cool water and swimming, skiing, boating, fishing or just lazing away the afternoon. Each year in Texas an average of 650 people get so involved in their activities that end result is death by drowning. Since most victims are teenage males between 15 and 19 years old, this bulletin points out some of the more obvious, but often forgotten, safety practices. Written primarily for a teenage audience, it covers swimming, river recreation and boating. It includes a list of reference brochures; films, books and courses that can be used supplement water safety instruction. Single copies free.
TAMU-SG-86-401 AVAILABLE
Bird Island Basin Environmental Study Area
Length: 36pp.
http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/tamu/tamuh85002.pdf
Price: $2.00
Grades 7-12. The concept of environmental study areas was a direct outgrowth of the 1970s ecology movement. The idea was to designate specific areas where school groups, youth groups or others could enjoy a directed study experience in the field and where specific ecological principles could be demonstrated. The Bird Island Environmental Study Area, located at Padre Island National Seashore, is just such a place. This guide contains a number of exercises that are designed as points of departure for hands-on learning experiences. Most of the activities are presented in a format similar to high school-level laboratory experiments. Although written with the Bird Island Basin area in mind, they can easily be adapted to other environments. Many of the activities can be done on the school lawn, on the playground or in a nearby park.
TAMU-SG-86-402 AVAILABLE
Annotated Guide to the Barnacles of the Northern Gulf of Mexico
Length: 36pp.
http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/tamu/tamug86004.pdf
Price: $3.00
Grades 9-12. The 49 species of the thoracic barnacles (the goose and acorn barnacles) that are known to occur in the northern Gulf of Mexico are differentiated by a taxonomic key based on external character, with extensive illustrations and a glossary. This guide also includes an annotated list of these species and three systematically questionable ones, with a real range, bathymetry, substratum type and other data; a list of 16 species that have been found in the southern Gulf of Mexico but not in the northern Gulf of Mexico; directions for collecting and examining specimen, and a list of references especially useful for further study of particular groups.
TAMU-SG-84-505 AVAILABLE
Whales and Dolphins Off the Texas Coast
Length: Poster. 36" x 23"
Price: $3.00
Grades K-12. This poster depicts the five species of whales and dolphins most frequently stranded along the Texas coast. This is a full-color reproduction of a specially commissioned work by artist Lori Grassman. The Atlantic bottlenosed dolphin, spotted dolphin, pygmy sperm whale, and great sperm whale are included, along with a brief description of each species.
TAMU-SG-84-506 AVAILABLE
Texas Rips!
Length: Poster. 11" x 17"
http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/tamu/tamug84009.pdf
Price: $0.00
Grades K-12. This water safety poster delivers a warning message about dangerous rip currents along the Texas coast. A high percentage of drownings occur each year when swimmers or waders are caught in rip currents adjacent to rock groins, jetties or piers. The poster also includes a description of how to escape a rip current should a person be caught. Single copies free.
TAMU-SG-81-504 AVAILABLE
How to Set Up and Maintain a Saltwater Aquarium
http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/tamu/tamuh81001.pdf
Price: $0.00
Grades 3-12. This pamphlet outlines the basic steps to establishing a saltwater aquarium anywhere in the country. Presented in as simple language as possible, with accompanying cartoon illustrations, the guide is designed for young children, but is equally useful for older children and adults. Detailed instructions are given on the materials needed, food preferences, synthetic saltwater, filter systems and potential problems. 8pp., 7 illustrations. Single copies free.
TAMU-SG-81-505(r) AVAILABLE
Have Fun! But Know the Dangers of the Beach. (!Diviertase! Pero Conozca los Peligros de la Playa).
Length: 16 panels
http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/tamu/tamug87002.pdf
Price: $0.00
Swimming is the number one recreational activity in Texas, but it also accounts for nearly half of the water-related deaths in the state each year. This 16-panel brochure details some of the precautions that apply in any water, beginning with the most obvious, learning to swim. The bilingual text also covers rip currents, sand bars and holes, and stings, bites, burns and cuts. Emergency medical telephone numbers are listed for each part of the Texas coast. The brochure is presented in both English and Spanish. Single copies free.
TAMU-SG-80-403 AVAILABLE
Marine Organisms in Science Teaching
Length: 192pp.
Price: $4.00
Grades 4-12. This laboratory-oriented workbook includes 42 activities for using living marine organisms in existing science programs. The workbook is presented in a discovery type format that includes two sections for the teacher, a pre-lab and post-lab, and a student investigation section. Student sections are formatted to allow easy duplication on school copying equipment. The activities use organisms such as brine shrimp, oysters, ghost, fiddler and hermit crabs, sea anemones, barnacles and sponges.
