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Predicting the Path of Marine Debris (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)

by Leigh Lubin | Feb 11, 2019 | Uncategorized

Lesson plan that uses the story of small plastic animals from a container ship spill that drifted around the world. The story and activities help students to understand predominant ocean currents. Includes links to some great digital simulators of currents and...

Density Differences – Water (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)

by Leigh Lubin | Feb 11, 2019 | Uncategorized

Demonstration and lab activities that introduce students to the way that density differences in water due to temperature and salinity drive currents.

Coriolis & Currents (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)

by Leigh Lubin | Feb 11, 2019 | Uncategorized

Activity introducing students to the coriolis effect and how it influences currents in the ocean.
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