Stimulate interest in ocean currents with a simulation. The first installment of a five-part middle school series teaches future oceanographers about the forces that interact to cause ocean currents. A simulation shows how wind and the presence of land masses affects the ways currents travel.

Concepts

ocean currents, oceanography, trade winds, climates, convection currents

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as a lab activity

Classroom Considerations

• Activity requires a lot of materials; see materials list for requirements
• Viewing additional resources in the classroom requires Internet access

Pros

• Activity is in document form, so editing the resource is possible
• Teacher guide includes essential/focus questions that can be used directly with pupils

Cons

• Does not include any student worksheets