Physical Oceanography

Students will learn how physical properties of the ocean, such as temperature, salinity and density, lead to oceanic phenomena such as stratification and currents, and the impact of these phenomena on world climate.

Documents and Resources:

Curriculum connections:
British Columbia Science Grade 8: Optics: C1 (in part); Fluids and Dynamics: C7 (in part); Water Systems on Earth: D1, D2 (in part).

Resources:

• Pre-lab activity including worksheet (Word document)
• Lesson plan for doing this lab without participating in a video conference (Word document)
• Post-lab activity including worksheet (Word document)

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