Curriculum Title: Physical Oceanography

Publication date: 1995
Cost: unknown

This descriptive curriculum presents activities designed for Earth Science teachers for middle school-aged youth. Activities center around three key concepts: the investigation of water and its properties; the forces that affect water’s movement on the earth; and the human impact on the ocean; with emphasis on the physical and chemical properties of water, and little on ecology and environmental concepts and issues. Each activity has a student’s section and a teacher’s guide with background information, procedure and questions. A set of readings follow each activity that used to enhance teacher preparation, or as further resources for students.

Project Earth Science
National Science Teachers Association
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Arlington, VA 22201-3000

This curriculum is appropriate for the following grade levels: