ACTIVITY - LOCAL WEATHER AND THE OCEAN
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Local Weather and the Ocean - COSEE Coastal Trends 
Lesson PlanSummary
Students investigate the influence of the ocean on local weather by comparing temperatures in coastal and inland locations.
Concept: Ocean, weather, and climate
The ocean controls weather and climate.
The ocean controls weather and climate.
National Science Education Standards
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K-12 Unifying Concepts and Processes
Evidence, models, and explanation
Constance, change, and measurement
9-12 A Science as Inquiry
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
9-12 D Earth and Space Science
Energy in the earth system
9-12 F Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
Natural and hum-induced hazards
Ocean Literacy Essential Principles (PDF booklet): 3. The ocean is major influence on weather and climate (concept a)
Life on an Ocean Planet text reference (book link): Chapter 10 Air-Sea Interaction
(click a standard to show activities that meet it)
K-12 Unifying Concepts and Processes
Evidence, models, and explanation
Constance, change, and measurement
9-12 A Science as Inquiry
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
9-12 D Earth and Space Science
Energy in the earth system
9-12 F Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
Natural and hum-induced hazards
Ocean Literacy Essential Principles (PDF booklet): 3. The ocean is major influence on weather and climate (concept a)
Life on an Ocean Planet text reference (book link): Chapter 10 Air-Sea Interaction
30 mins
