Oceans 2 Investigations

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Oceans 2 Investigations


© 2002 American Geological Institute http://www.agiweb.org

Contents: All Activities and Investigations
Ocean Investigations (2) see also  Ocean Activities (1)
Investigation 1
Investigation 2
Investigation 3
Investigation 4
Investigation 5
Investigation 6
Investigation 7



Throughout this module, students will use hands-on, inquiry-based explorations to investigate:

Investigation 1 -- The Properties of Seawater


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Investigation 2 --  Ocean Waves

To learn more about ocean waves, visit the following web sites:
 
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Investigation 3 -- Ocean Currents and Circulation


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Investigation 4 -- Mapping the Ocean Floor


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Investigation 5 -- Changes in the Ocean Floor


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Investigation 6 -- Adaptations to the Ocean


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Investigation 7 -- Investigating a Place in the Ocean


 

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Resources:



Web Sites:


Maps:


    Online Map Creation 
    http://www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html 
    Create a map using this input form (http://www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/make_map.html).  You can select from a  variety of features including whether the topography or bathymetry of your selected region. 
  • National Geographic Map Machine 

For a wide variety of thematic maps, click on "Dynamic Maps" or "Atlas Maps". Enter a location you wish to search for, and select from any number of themes, ranging from elevation to ocean floor. (You may need to click on "Select a New Theme" or "Related Atlas Maps" to find the theme you are looking for.) 
(http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/maps/)