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Website
PBS

Pbs: El Nino

For Students 9th - 10th
You can link to the anatomy of El Nino, chasing El Nino, and El Nino's reach. There is a resource page and a search page.
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Website
US Navy

Office of Naval Research: Oceans in Motion Currents

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this site to learn what the Navy has to say about ocean currents and then test your knowledge with their quiz.
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Handout
University of Southern California

University of Southern California: Ocean Currents and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
The climate of our planet is greatly affected by Earth's oceans. Learn here about the different oceanic currents and the role those currents play on climate.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Spinning Blackboard

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the effects of drawing in a straight line within a rotating frame of reference. This activity requires a turntable. If this is unavailable, a cake turntable with a glued-on center post might work as well.
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Website
MadSci Network

Mad Scientist Network: Differences in Vortex and Venturi

For Students 9th - 10th
Question and answer regarding the basic differences between a vortex and the Venturi effect.
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Website
Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University: Bad Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Pennsylvania State University is maintained to provide teachers and students with examples of the bad science often taught in schools, universities, and offered in popular articles and textbooks.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Oregon: Coriolis Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Oregon provides a great explanation of the Coriolis Effect and then gives several chart type examples to help the understanding of it.