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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.

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The Water Cycle and Global Warming - BioEd Online


Lesson Plan 

Summary
Students trace the effects of global temperature change on oceanic surface levels through model and laboratory investigations.

Concept: Water cycle
The ocean plays a major role in the water cycle, which drives changes in weather and climate.

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Open ocean aphotic/twilight zone: All that Glitters - NOAA Ocean Explorer


Lesson Plan 

Summary
Students learn about deep-sea bioluminescence through a hands-on activity simulating the deep sea environment and the effect of lowered light on the different parts of the spectrum.

Concept: Ocean habitats
There are many diverse habitats in the open ocean, which contribute to the diversity of organisms.

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