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Swirling and churning, the waters of the North Atlantic play a vital role in Earth's climate! Discover the many factors that produce circulation using a multimedia lesson from PBS's Weather and Climate series for high schoolers. Scholars explore the effects of density, surface temperature, and wind in the movement of thermal energy.
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Instructional Ideas
- Divide the lesson into multiple days to allow for class discussion of key ideas
- Pair students to lighten the work and reading loads
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals must have computers with Internet access throughout the lesson
- Requires users to sign up for a PBS Learning Media account
Pros
- The resource comes with excellent support materials
- Allows learners to replay embedded videos as needed for review
- A variety of delivery options make it easy to tailor the experience to suit the needs of the class
Cons
- None