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What Is The Ocean? Unit PlanWhat Is The Ocean? Unit Plan
Publisher
University of Southern California
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Hands-on Activity
Year
2014
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What Is The Ocean?

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Go on a tour of the ocean through the lens of a scientist. Learners read maps of the ocean floor, study tide behavior, examine wave motion, and analyze components of soil. Each lesson incorporates a hands-on component.

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Concepts

oceans, waves, soil, tides, the moon, grid maps

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Teach the four lessons together as a unit on the ocean
  • Convert the worksheets to Google docs, or similar, for pupils to complete the work online

Classroom Considerations

  • Each activity requires you to set up specific materials

Pros

  • Reaches several scientific concepts through the theme of the ocean
  • Adaptable to different grade levels

Cons

  • None

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