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Ocean literacy: an introduction.
Sep 22, 2009; ... Some science topics defy classification into the disciplinary teaching that characterizes most science education. Ocean science is one such topic. Although ocean science is most often addressed in formal education as part of Earth and space sciences, it is hard to separate the physical ...
How is coastal temperature influenced by the great lakes and the ocean?(Ocean Literacy Essential Principle 3)
Sep 22, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Abstract. The ocean is a major influence on weather and climate. With this set of lessons, middle school Earth systems science teachers can help their students build an understanding of how large bodies of water can serve as a heat source or sink at ...
Sailing toward understanding surface currents: a science and geography integration activity for upper-elementary students.(Ocean Literacy Essential Principle 1)
Sep 22, 2009; ... Abstract. In the activities presented in this article, students mimic real scientists while constructing predictions and scientific explanations about surface currents. The activities are inspired by and couched within true scientific inquiries regarding the ocean and the North American ...
Island formation: constructing a coral island.(Ocean Literacy Essential Principle 2)
Sep 22, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Abstract. The process of coral island formation is often difficult for middle school students to comprehend. Coral island formation is a dynamic process, and students should have the opportunity to experience this process in a synergistic context. The ...
Erratum.(Correction notice)
Sep 22, 2009 ... In the Summer 2009 issue of Science Activities (Volume 46, Number 2), our late executive editor was remembered as John ...