Kids’ Corner / Field Tools
Kids’ Corner — Field Tools
Printable forms and reference guides for real-world exploring: beach walks, museum days, and backyard science.
Simple rule: observe first, then write one honest note about what you noticed. Help with spelling and reading is always allowed.
Core Tools
Field Guide Form
A simple template for documenting a fossil, shell, or animal: where you found it, what you think it is, and why.
OpenShark Tooth Identification Chart
Compare crown shapes, serrations, and roots to make your best species guess.
OpenShell Morphology Guide
Sketch, label, and compare shells: aperture, spire, ribs, and wear patterns.
OpenFossil Geological Timeline
See when different fossils lived and where your finds fit into Earth’s story.
OpenWhy So Many Shark Teeth in Venice, FL?
The legend, the ancient seafloor history, and what makes Venice a shark-tooth hotspot.
OpenHelpful Extras
Stories From the Sea - Kid-ready stories about turtles, reefs, and ocean mysteries—chosen by Arthur.
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A Turtle’s Second Chance
Read the storyHow Florida helpers rescue hurt turtles and send them back to the waves.
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Manatees in the Cold
Read the storyWhat happens when gentle giants meet chilly water—and who helps them warm up.
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Coral Rescue Mission
Read the storyA peek at how humans help broken reefs grow back into underwater cities.
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Giant Squid: The Real-Life “Kraken” of the Deep
Read the storyToday we’re dropping far below the sunlit waves to visit a creature so strange it inspired legends of sea monsters: the giant squid.
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Horseshoe Crabs
Read the storyAlong our Gulf, horseshoe crabs still shuffle in with the moon, laying eggs that feed hungry travelers like red knots
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Top Stories from the Sea
Read the storyDaily ocean headlines told in Arthur’s voice—short, friendly, and full of wonder.
