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Investigating Density Currents
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In this lab activity, learners explore how to initiate a density current. Learners measure six flasks with different concentrations of salt and water (colored blue).
Trash Traits
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In this activity on page 24, learners perform experiments to examine whether or not trash can float, blow around, or wash away.
Wave on Wave
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In this activity, learners use raisins and seltzer water to understand why waves don’t move objects forward. Learners conduct two simple experiments to understand the circular movement of waves.
A Degrading Experience
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In this activity on page 27, learners perform an experiment to learn about how different types of marine debris degrade and how weather and sunlight affect the rate of degradation.
Seas in Motion
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In this outdoor, beach activity, learners use tennis balls, water balloons and other simple devices to investigate the movement of waves and currents off a sandy beach.
Modeling Tidal Action
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In this activity (Lesson 1), learners work in groups to create tide simulations.
Simple Submarine
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Using simple, inexpensive items, learners build and test submarine models.
Off Base
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In this activity, learners explore the factors that tend to resist changes in pH of the ocean and why the ocean is becoming more acidic.