Predicting the Path of Marine Debris (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Lesson plan that uses the story of small plastic animals from a container ship spill that drifted around the world. The story and activities help students to understand predominant ocean currents. Includes links to some great digital simulators of currents and transport of marine debris in the extensions section.
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Demonstration and lab activities that introduce students to the way that density differences in water due to temperature and salinity drive currents.
Read MoreCoriolis & Currents (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Activity introducing students to the coriolis effect and how it influences currents in the ocean.
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