EARTH
SCIENCE - OCEANOGRAPHY - CURRENTS & TIDES
The last section of our oceanography
unit introduces students to the movements of the global
ocean. By gaining an understandig of the movements
of water from one major ocean to the next students
can begin to understand the importance of world politics
in protecting this resource. During this section students
will be expected to demonstrate their understanding
of the following concepts by way of tests, labs and
written assignments.
- Surface Currents
- Deep Currents
- Counter Currents
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- Coriolis Effect
- Density Currents
- Ocean Waves
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- Longshore Drift
- Tides
- Tidal Variations
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Idea's
for further study: Compare and contrast surface
currents and deep ocean currents. Investigate local
dredging to relace sand due to longshore drift. Research
the changes in our barrier islands over time. Research
the effect of seawall construction on erosion and
storm damage. Write a paper based on accurate suppositions
as to what our shoreline will look like in ten years
if no changes are made. Measure local atmospheric
conditions and their effect on local wave height.
Mastery of the information
presented in this section assists students in their
preparation for F.C.A.T. testing by reinforcing the
following Sunshine State Standards.
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A, Standard 1: Understand
that all matter has observable, measurable properties.
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B, Standard 2: Understand
the interaction of matter and energy.
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C, Standard 1:
Understand that types of motion may be described,
measured and predicted.
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C, Standard 2:
Understand that the types of force that act on an
object and the effect of that force can be described,
measured, and predicted.
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D, Standard 1:
Recognize that processes in the lithosphere, atmosphere,
hydrosphere and biosphere interact to shape the
Earth.
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D, Standard 2:
Understand the need for protection of the natural
systems on Earth.
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H, Standard 1:Use
the scientific processes and habits of the mind
to solve problems.
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H, Standard 2:
Understand that most natural events occur in comprehensible,
consistent patterns.
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H, Standard 3:
Understand that science, technology and society
are interwoven and interdependent.
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OCEANOGRAPHY MAIN 
