EARTH SCIENCE - OCEANOGRAPHY

The study of the worlds oceans is of particular concern to Floridians as we're bordered on one side by the Gulf of Mexico and on the other the Atlantic Ocean. These tremendous bodies of water in addition to providing us with recreation, sport, and relaxation also moderate our climate and directly effect our local economy.

While developing a global understanding of ocean systems we will emphasize areas that most directly effect our local environment. Throughout this section students will afforded numerous opportunities for further study, enrichment and opportunities to get involved in political processes that effect the health of the worlds oceans. Class-room objectives are directly linked to appropriate Sunshine State Standards and will be tested on the F.C.A.T.

Please utilize the images at the top of this page or the text menu at the bottom of each page to navigate the oceanography section. On each page you will find links to specific class-room instructional materials, ideas for further research and web sites related to that specific topic.