Identify the Seven Seas and the Five Basins with your class. They examine the significance of ocean currents and how they affect humans. They label a map, answer discussion questions, conduct research, and write a letter.
Seventh graders investigate how ocean currents affect climate. In this earth science lesson, 7th graders draw and label the current in their assigned ocean. They discuss how currents from the poles differ from the equator.
Students study Monterey Bay. In this Monterey Bay activity, students create a model of upwelling around Monterey Bay. Students simulate surface water movement relative to prevailing winds.
Learners examine ocean currents. For this investigative lesson, students examine ocean currents and the relationship between the ocean, our atmosphere, and the weather. They will create a model of an ocean current.
Students determine how water and wind affect ocean currents. In this science investigation instructional activity, students follow the provided steps to enable them to consider how explorers may have used ocean currents to their advantage.
In this temperature activity, students conduct an experiment including water, measuring cups, a funnel, and more, to see how temperature affects ocean currents. Students read 5 directions and answer 7 questions.
In this ocean worksheet, learners complete a 13 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about ocean currents. Prior knowledge is assumed.
High schoolers determine the causes of ocean currents and waves. Students explain how and why ocean currents vary with increasing latitude. Student also explain the cause of the Coriolis effect and calculate the magnitude of ocean currents.
In this climate worksheet, students fill in missing words or phrases that complete eight sentences about how climate is effected by physical features without using a word bank.