Less than $5 9th Grade Earth Sciences Laboratory
Rubber Ducky Activity - Ocean Currents for Middle School Science
By Danielle Mortimore
Unlock the mysteries of ocean currents with a unique and engaging classroom lesson that brings science to life! This lesson uses adorable rubber ducks to illustrate how ocean currents function and impact the planet. Great for visual and kinesthetic learners.
Looking for a inquiry based investigation ready to go lesson for teaching ocean currents? This activity includes...
- Google slides to go through with students.
- Student handout link
- Tips in the Speaker notes on the Slides
- Exit ticket to assess learning
- Rubber ducks!
Tennessee State Standards
- 6.ESS2.1 - Gather evidence to justify that oceanic convection currents are caused by the sun’s transfer of heat energy and differences in salt concentration leading to global water movement.
NGSS - Middle School
- MS-ESS2-6 - Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates.
Very fun and interactive activity for students learning about ocean currents and density.
Hands-on Ocean Currents and Density Lab for Middle School Science
By Danielle Mortimore
Looking for a ready to go made lesson for ocean density and salinity? This activity include:
- slides presentation to present to students.
- lab/demonstration directions for students and teachers
- handout for student lab worksheet
Great for homeschool or school setting! Videos are included!
Tennessee State Standards
- 6.PS3.4 - Conduct an investigation to demonstrate the way that heat (thermal energy) moves among objects through radiation, conduction, or convection.
- 6.ESS2.1 - Gather evidence to justify that oceanic convection currents are caused by the sun’s transfer of heat energy and differences in salt concentration leading to global water movement.
- 6.ESS2.3 - Construct an explanation for how atmospheric flow, geographic features, and ocean currents affect the climate of a region through heat transfer.
NGSS - Middle School
- MS-ESS2-6 - Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates.