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In this activity, learners investigate how wind can create surface currents and how waves move. Learners also discover how wind can affect oil spills.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 1 shallow baking pan
- 1 sheet of dark construction paper
- hole-punch
- 1 large, deep pan
- 2-speed electric fan
- 1 drinking straw
- 1 piece of tissue paper
- tape
- water
- ruler
- science journal
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
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Earth Structure
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Life Sciences
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Ecology
- Human Impact
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Ecology
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Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
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States of Matter
- Liquids
- Gases
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- NASA Center for Distance Learning, Office of Education at NASA’s Langley Research Center
Rights:
- All rights reserved, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2004