ACTIVITY - ICE VOLUME CHANGES AND SEA LEVEL RISE


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Ice Volume Changes and Sea Level Rise - Texas A&M University


Lesson Plan 

Summary
Students are introduced to the concepts associated with global climate change and sea level rise through a series of web animation exercises.

Concept: Sea level change
Sea level has changed and continues to change over time. These changes shape the land.

National Science Education Standards
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9-12 A Science as Inquiry
Understandings about scientific inquiry

9-12 B Physical Science
Structure and properties of matter

9-12 F Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
Environmental quality
Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges


Ocean Literacy Essential Principles (PDF booklet): 1. The Earth has one big ocean with many features (concept d).

Life on an Ocean Planet text reference (book link): Chapter 18.  Human Pollution and the Health of the Ocean 18: 3-6