Causes of Surface Currents

Students will plot the major ocean gyres on a map, using colors to represent the relative temperature of the surface waters. Students will then plot several pairs of locations at the similar latitudes and discover that the coastal climate is in part affected by the circulation of ocean gyres.
Resource ID#: 129998 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player, Java Plugin
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 15 Minute(s)
Keywords: gyre, ocean currents, surface currents, Atlantic Gyre, Pacific Gyre, Indian Gyre
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Virtual Manipulative,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Text Resource
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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