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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 4

The learner will build an understanding of the hydrosphere and its interactions and influences on the lithosphere, the atmosphere, and environmental quality.

Objective 4.02

Analyze mechanisms for generating ocean currents and upwelling:

  • Temperature.
  • Coriolis effect.
  • Climatic influence.

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Understanding oceans
Students conduct an experiment to discover how differences in water temperature in different parts of the “world ocean” cause ocean currents. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: Discovery