The Adventures of Zack and Molly Learning Guide

Lesson Plan Overview

The Adventures of Zack and Molly is a new, four-part video series about an unlikely duo exploring the deep ocean produced by ECOGIG in collaboration with Sherman's Lagoon creator and filmmaker Jim Toomey.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

The Learning Guide provides discussion points, connections to Next Generation Science Standards, hands-on activities, and further resources. Spanish version available here. 

Source: ECOGIG
Subjects: Marine Biology
Grades: 3-5 6-8
Tags: Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative

Lesson Plans

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Literacy Principles:

OLP#1: The Earth has one big ocean with many features.

OLP#5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems.

OLP#6: The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected.

OLP#7: The ocean is largely unexplored.

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