A program of the Lawrence Hall of Science that seeks to increase ocean literacy through informal and formal education initiatives
Marine Activities, Resources & Education

Unit 1 Resources

 Unit 1: What Kind of Place is the Ocean?

 

       Ocean Science Sequence for grades 3-5 Unit 1 cover

Students learn that the ocean is the defining feature of our planet. Students investigate physical features of the ocean, including ocean currents and ocean layers.

The following video resources support student learning.

 

 

 

 

Session 1.1: Planet Ocean

 

Session 1.2: Modeling Ocean Currents

  

 

Session 1.4: Making Sense of Ocean Currents

                     

Session 1.5: The Ocean Floor

 

Session 1.7: Underwater Gliders

 

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