Lesson Title: Ocean Currents
Essential Question: Why does weather change from place to place?
Standard(s) from Instructional Guide:
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.
Student Objective (s):
I will be successful today if I can…
-Know the difference between waves and currents
- Describe and illustrate the roles of the global ocean system
-Understand how surface currents affects weather and climate change from place to place
Assessment and Student Reflection:
- Cornell Notes on Ocean Currents (1 stamp)
- Ocean Currents Foldable Handout (1 stamp)
-Exit Ticket Slip
IMPORTANT VOCABULARY:
- Surface Currents
- Deep Water Currents
- Waves
- Tsunami
- Gyres
- Global Conveyer Belt
EXIT TICKET TWEET:
How does ocean currents affect the
weather and climate?
SCIENCE DIGITAL AGENDA
Sept. 30, 2014
Direct-Instruction:
1. Go over answers for “Convection Current” Reading
2.Watch StudyJam Video on “Waves and Currents”
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-andclimate/waves-and-currents.htm
1) Set up Cornell notes in the notebook (3 min)
2) 1st Watch: Look for main ideas and write it in the left side of the Cornell
Note
3) 2nd Watch: Take notes on for each main idea
4) In the summary section, answer this question: How does surface ocean
current affect weather and climate?
Guided-Practice:
1. Watch: ” The Roles of Ocean Currents” (PBS)
2. Read the text to see how the ocean currents play a role in shaping the
climate zones. http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/climate.html
a. Together with a partner, brainstorm the 4 ways on how ocean
currents affect climate and weather change.
b. Class Discussion
c. Complete Handout
Independent Practice:
OCEAN CURRENT FOLDABLE
Based on the class discussion, make a foldable. Use the materials provided.
Role #1: Ocean is crucial to heating the planet.
Role #2: Ocean distribute heat around the globe
Role #3: Ocean currents drive weather patterns.
Role #4:Ocean currents transport warm water and precipitation from the equator
towards the poles and cold water from the poles back to the tropics.
INSIDE THE FOLDABLE EXPLAIN AND DRAW EACH.
1 pt- Cover Page
1 pt- Write down all 4 roles
1 pt- 1~2 sent. Explanation for each roles
1 pt- Visuals/Pictures
4 POINTS TOTAL