SCUBA Diving in Belize
Dive in for Knowledge!

In this unit, students will explore various real-world applications of different forms of measurement, including time and distance. They will make estimations and calculations. Throughout the unit, students will be using online resources to plan a diving trip.

This lesson prepared by Tamie Dickson. Webpage created by Catherine Douthard. The Illuminations Lesson Plan is available at: http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=U173

Lesson 1: Belize’s Barrier Reef

Scuba Diving Video Clip

Background Information on Coral Preservation

 Coral Reef Alliance
Coral Reef at NOAA
World Wildlife Organization

Background Information on SCUBA Diving

Professional Association of SCUBA Instructors (PADI)

Peachtree Dive Center

Information About Belize and Ambergris Caye

Video of Belize's Coral Reef - National Geographic
The Pressure of Scuba Diving - Science News for Kids
The Barrier Reef - Ambergris Caye
Belize Information - Scuba Diving Belize
Destination Belize - Sport Diver Interactive

Belize Tourism Guide
Lesson 2: Preparing for the Trip

Online Distance Calculator
   Online Atlas

Weather in Belize City
Lesson 3:What Time is it in Belize?

Convert It!

  • Click on "World Time Zones".

  • Click on "B". 

  • Scroll down to find "Belize".

World Time Zone

  • On the right, type "Belize City" in the search box. Click on "Search".

  • Click on "Belize City". The current time will be displayed.
Lesson 4: Getting Ready for the Dives

Map of Belize - Ambergris Caye
Map of Belize - Lonely Planet
 Map of Belize - World Atlas

 

Divers Direct
 Scuba.com
Lesson 5: Ready to Take the Plunge!

Diving in Belize with John Searle

The Virtual Reef - Take Your Dive!

Coral Reef Adventure - Fun Stuff!


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