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Lesson Plan: The Ocean in Motion

The Ocean in Motion Students will use a simple model to investigate the Coriolis Effect – that is, the curving of motion caused by the Earth’s rotation. In the discussion, students will relate this concept to the movement of wind and currents in the ocean. For more...

Lesson Plan: True North, Magnetic North

True North, Magnetic North Many centuries ago, mariners oriented themselves by the sun’s place or rising and setting, or by the direction of the prevailing winds. This was less than precise, especially on windless or cloudy days. The magnetic compass, perfected...

Lesson Plan: Google Earth Time Zones

Google Earth Time Zones Are there differences in the time of day depending on where you are? Could it be 12 o’clock midnight in one country and 12 o’clock at noon in another area of the world at the same time? How do we figure out what time it is in all of...

Lesson Plan: Waves

Waves Students measure wavelength and height of different waves to ascertain which one has the highest pitch/is the loudest etc. Grades: 6-8 Disciplines: Science Download Lesson Plan

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