Lesson Plan
NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Explorer: Hot, Cold, Fresh and Salty

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students simulate ocean water characteristics in order to recognize that the effects of salinity and temperature are the drivers of thermohaline circulation.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Density of Salty Water

For Students 3rd - 5th
An experiment to test what happens when ocean water hits a freshwater estuary. Each step is demonstrated with photographs and the difference between salinity and density is explained.

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