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Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA25 Oct 98 |
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Our studies on the road have finally come to the end of the Mesozoic Era, and the extinction of the dinosaurs. But on a geologic time-scale, extinction isn't always bad. It makes room for new species. Evolution and extinction go hand-in-hand in creating the wonderful life on earth. The Cenozoic Era began just after the dinsosaurs, and is often called the Age of Mammals.The greatest mammal ever is the great whale. The picture to the right is of a California Grey Whale at the Monterey Bay Aquarium (MBA). We've become fond of MBA, and spent another day there. Below are a couple of new pictures from our recent visit. You can see more from our visit earlier this year, when we spent three entire days there. Links: (See below for resources you can buy online)
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We've found some really fun ways to learn at museums, aquariums and zoos. Here Harrison draws Yellowfin Tuna and Ocean Sunfish at the Open Ocean aquarium. |
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Amanda draws Purple Striped Jellies. It was fun to draw pictures of all the sea creatures. Lots of other kids came to watch. |
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Whether you're planning a trip to Monterey Bay Aquarium, preparing an oceans unit in your classroom, or just like things that live in the water, this book brings the magic of the Monterey Bay experience a lot closer. |
This classic novel is set in the factories and docks of Monterey Bay's Cannery Row where the Monterey Bay Aquarium now calls home. Look for more great books by or about John Steinbeck at Amazon.com |
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Look for more great books from the Monterey Bay Natural History Series from Amazon.com |
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PLEASE DONATE GENEROUSLY TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA
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Try
out some of these recommendations for your own learning activities.
Sea
Searcher's Handbook : Activities from the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Cannery
Row