SUBJECT - RENEWABLE AND NONRENEWABLE ENERGY
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Ocean Power - U.S. Department of Energy ![](/images/perma_link.png)
Summary
Students investigate methods used to generate energy from physical ocean processes as well as design an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) system.
Concept: Ocean affects humans
The ocean affects human life in many ways. The ocean provides many resources for humans.
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The ocean affects human life in many ways. The ocean provides many resources for humans.
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The Drill on the Spill: Learning About the Gulf Oil Leak in the Lab - New York Times, The Learning Network ![](/images/perma_link.png)
Summary
Students explore the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil spill by accessing high quality data-based models and maps on the New York Times website. They also develop a research question about oil spills or clean-up technology and design a lab investigation to answer the question.
Concept: Humans affect the ocean
Humans affect the ocean and therefore must protect it.
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Humans affect the ocean and therefore must protect it.
Education Standards
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