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Thermohaline Circulation Demonstration part of Oceanography:Activities
Cynthia Venn, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
This activity helps the students to visualize the effects of temperature and salinity on water density, and the resulting thermohaline circulation. Important processes visualized in this demonstration are ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities, Classroom Activity, Classroom Activity:Short Activity:Demonstration
Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Waves and Tides: Understanding Characteristics & Practice Problems part of Oceanography:Activities
Stephanie Jaeger, Green River Community College
Part A: Students identify basic characteristics and terminology for waves. Part B: Students define factors that influence tides and practice using tide charts and tide tables.

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Introductory
Online Readiness: Online Adaptable
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Problem Set, Activities
Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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Ocean Water: Density part of Oceanography:Activities
Judy Robinson, Nova Southeastern University
In regions throughout the world oceans, water moves vertically to or down away from the surface and is set in motion by atmospheric winds, salinity and temperature differences. Cold water is much denser than warm ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity, Activities
Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Grocery Store Survey of Aquaculture Products part of Oceanography:Activities
Susan Richardson, Florida Atlantic University
Students work in pairs to survey seafood items sold in local grocery stores or fish markets, recording whether items are farm-raised or wild caught, fresh, frozen or preserved, as well as country of origin. ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Introductory
Online Readiness: Designed for In-Person
Resource Type: Activities: Activities, Lab Activity, Project
Subject: Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geoscience:Oceanography:Marine Resources, Environmental Science:Oceans and Coastal Resources
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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Is that true? part of Oceanography:Activities
Steve Hovan, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Ask students to research the "truth" behind statements from recent news articles and provide their opinion about what is "true". These assignments can be done as often as the instructor feels ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities, Writing Assignment, Project
Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography, Atmospheric Science:Meteorology, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review, Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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Graphing Tides part of Oceanography:Activities
Martin Farley, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Student graphing of high and low tide from locations showing the three tide types (diurnal, semi-diurnal, and mixed) and the Bay of Fundy (tidal amplitude increased by resonance). Students recognize that not all ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14), College Introductory
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity, Activities
Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Understanding Tides part of Oceanography:Activities
Tim Cook, Worcester State University
In this activity students investigate tidal phenomena by exploring water level observational (or predicted tidal) data from several locations around the world that provide examples of semi-diurnal, diurnal, and ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity, Activities
Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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El Niño and Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions in the Tropical Pacific part of Oceanography:Activities
Tim Cook, Worcester State University
This activity investigates the oceanographic and climatic characteristics of El Niño/La Niña (ENSO) events using observational data from moored ocean buoys in the tropical Pacific Ocean. Data are obtained from ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Resource Type: Activities: Activities, Problem Set, Project, Writing Assignment
Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography:Ocean-Climate Interactions, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology :El Nino/La Nina, Geoscience:Oceanography
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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Ocean Gyre Circulation and Patterns of Global Primary Productivity part of Oceanography:Activities
Megan Jones, North Hennepin Community College
This teaching activity provides a visual framework for understanding the relationship/connection between ocean gyre circulation and primary productivity. Students demonstrate their own understanding of surface ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)
Online Readiness: Online Adaptable
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity, Activities
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology :Atmospheric and oceanic circulation, Geoscience:Oceanography:Biological, Ocean-Climate Interactions, Geoscience:Oceanography
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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Eco-Tour Operator Role Brochure part of Oceanography:Activities
Martha House, Pasadena City College
Individual project designed to combine basic oceanographic concepts in the creation of a travel brochure. Involves some group interaction, but project is individual. Can be done online or in a face-to-face class. ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Resource Type: Activities: Activities, Project, Writing Assignment
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Landforms/Processes:Coastal-zone, Geoscience:Oceanography
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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