Oceans Of Wonder – TSP
EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE :
Oceanography
Total Unit Running Time: 30-40* minutes
FIELD TRIP : New Orleans Flood Wall
Running Time: 4:15
NGSS: HS-ESS2-2
Showcasing the post-Hurricane Katrina flood wall dubbed The Great Wall of New Orleans, VVR Host, Steve Grubbs discusses its necessity. While highlighting how the wall causes water flow changes to earth’s surface and impacts surrounding ecosystems, Steve addresses the wall’s benefits as well as the need. For more information, visit here
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE : Swimming with the Coral Reef
Running Time: Self-paced*
NGSS: LS3-1
Strap on your diving gear to venture under the sea and explore this massive coral reef. In this experience, students will learn about the formation and importance of coral reefs as well as the threats the reefs are currently facing. Even if you don’t know how to swim, navigation is simple – just stare at the big bubbles and you will float to them. The golden bubbles contain points of interest students should visit on their under sea adventure.
STORY 1 : Rocks & A Hard Case
Running Time: 5:40
NGSS: HS-ESS1-5
Topics Covered
- Oceanic vs. Continental Crust
- Characteristics of cratons
- Process of subduction
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- D (BT5—synthesis)
- C (BT2—comprehension)
- A (BT1—knowledge)
- C (BT4—analysis)
- B (BT3—application)
STORY 2 : Polluting Peat Pyres of Indonesia
Running Time: 6:19
NGSS: HS-ESS2-2
Topics Covered
- Problems with peatland
- 2015 peat crisis in Indonesia
- Concepts of carbon sinks & feedbacks
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- D (BT5—synthesis)
- A (BT2—comprehension)
- A (BT4—analysis)
- D (BT5—synthesis)
- B (BT2—comprehension)
TEACHER DEMO: Coral Reefs With Wendy
Running Time: 8:01
NGSS: HS-ESS2-7
Vocabulary: symbiotic, evolution, coral reefs
Topics Covered
- Characteristics of coral reefs
- Earth system changes, impacts to ocean
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- D (BT5—synthesis)
- A (BT1—knowledge)
- C (BT2—comprehension)
- C (BT4—analysis)
- D (BT5—synthesis)
RELATED STEM CAREERS :
Oceanographer, Marine Biologist, Aquatic Museum Curator
Science Standards:
NGSS: HS-ESS1-5, HS-ESS2-2, HS-ESS2-7; TEKS: 112.32(c.3.D), 112.32(c.3.E), 112.32(c.5.C), 112.32(c.5.D), 112.32(c.9.B), 112.32(c.9.C), 112.32(c.12.A), 112.32(c.12.D), 112.34(c.7.B), 112.34(c.7.E), 112.34(c.12.A), 112.34(c.12.F), 112.36(c.8.C), 112.36(c.11.E), 112.36(c.7.B), 112.36(c.10.C), 112.36(c.15.A), 112.36(c.15.D), 112.36(c.15.E), 112.37(c.4.C), 112.37(c.4.D), 112.37(c.5.A), 112.37(c.5.E), 112.37(c.8.A), 112.37(c.8.B), 112.37(c.8.D), 112.37(c.3.D),112.37(c.9.B), 112.37(c.9.E); CPALMS: SC.912.E.6.3, SC.912.E.6.5, SC.912.E.7.1, SC.912.E.7.4, SC.912.E.7.8, SC.912.E.7.9, SC.912.L.15.3, SC.912.L.17.4, SC.912.L.17.8, SC.912.L.71.10, SC.912.L.17.11, SC.912.L.17.12, SC.912.L.17.13, SC.912.L.17.15, SC.912.L.17.16, SC.912.L.17.17, SC.912.L.17.18, SC.912.L.17.20, SC.912.N.4.1, SC.912.N.4.2,