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NASA

Nasa: Dynamic Ocean Topography With Current Arrows

For Students 9th - 10th
Color-coded image of ocean currents depicts directional flow and speed of the currents across the globe.
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Texas A&M University

Ocean World: Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource for students and teachers to see information on icebergs, fisheries, coral reefs, waves, currents and more. Provides teachers with learning activities. Has its own ask-an-expert site (Ask Dr. Bob), and provides real-time...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Fathoms, Ship Logs, and the Atlantic Ocean

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use data from ship logs to graph a profile of the Atlantic Ocean. They will rely on prior knowledge of seafloor topography, instructions on how to read a bathymetric map, and observe a demonstration where the depth of the ocean...
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Altapedia Online: World Map Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Features downloadable World Political and Physical Maps that include country names, country borders, ocean features, island names, and lat/long graticules. Clicking on any part of the map enlarges it.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Bathymetric Evidence for Seafloor Spreading

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A site where students can label the features of the ocean floor such as: mid-ocean ridge, rift, and more. Also on the site is a short quiz about the different topography of the ocean floor.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Elevation on the Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Using latitude and longitude to find a location.
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Curated OER

Unesco: Australia: Lord Howe Island Group

For Students 9th - 10th
A remarkable example of isolated oceanic islands, born of volcanic activity more than 2,000 m under the sea, these islands boast a spectacular topography and are home to numerous endemic species, especially birds.

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