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Oceans of Fun

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Here is a great hands-on activity that should lead to a greater understanding of salt water, why the ocean is salty, and how ocean waves are formed. This terrific, old-school lesson has clearly described activities, and all of the worksheets and lab sheets needed to successfully implement the plan with your class. Particular attention is paid to the fact that fresh water has a much different buoyancy than salt water does. Good lesson!

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buoyancy, freshwater, saltwater

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buoyancy, fresh water, salt water, math
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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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