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The Oceans, Waves, Tides & Currents
Your introductory lesson to oceanography can be outlined with this apropos presentation. It touches on the physical features of the ocean floor, waves, tides, and currents. One small issue is that some of the graphics are not of the...
Curated OER
Oceanography Worksheet #1
If you are teaching physical oceanography to middle school earth scientists, here is a terrific multiple choice instructional activity. Learners look at a diagram of a landscape created by glacial sediment deposition and the resulting...
Curated OER
The Work of Waves and Wind
This is not revolutionary, but it is informative. Earth science viewers in grades 7-12 get carried away with wave and wind erosion. They view diagrams of how waves impact ocean shorelines. They see examples of the different types of sand...
Curated OER
Coastal Processes
Hold onto your hats for an in-depth look at erosion and sediment deposition along ocean shores! It begins with four pages of vocabulary definitions and describes the coastal profile. It delves into the different ways that sediments are...
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K 3 Learning Pages: Tsunami Disaster
This site features several links to tsunami relief sites. Students and teachers can access information about the tsunami relief efforts through these resources.
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Rutgers Marine & Coastal Sciences: Cool Classroom
Students and teachers can explore the work of marine scientists and observe the ocean from their computers. Learn about Rutgers Coastal Ocean Observation Laboratory, discover why oceanography is important, and see what life is like in...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Surface Wave
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition and example of a surface wave, how the medium moves in a surface wave and why ocean waves break.
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Abc News: Talking to Kids About the Tsunami Tragedy
How can you begin to talk to your kids about the Tsunami tragedy? This site offers insight on how to deal with this difficult topic.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Understanding Tsunamis
Come and learn more about the devastating effects of tsunamis. This site features video segments revealing the devastation tsunamis can cause and how tsunamis are formed.
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Disaster Pages: The Tsunami Page
FAQs about tsunamis address the reasons they occur and the destruction they cause. Also, learn about systems in place that provide Tsunami warnings as well as the data collected by scientists studying violent earthquakes and seismic sea...