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Students view, discuss, and compare different types of maps produced from remote sensing data. They use image processing software to analyze and enhance sea surface temperature maps.

Students explore the differences between surface water and ground water. They collect data using maps and graphs and investigate a Texas river basin and a nearby aquifer. They complete a written report including maps and data regarding...

Students describe unique exploration studies of the ocean floor and space. They utilize research skills and write summaries of research studies using the Internet. Students answer a variety of questions over their research findings.

Students, while researching the waters around southern Africa and viewing a video of the episode "Sharkland" from Thirteen's series NATURE, critique reliability of online resources and analyze the various components of a wiki. They...

Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research. Their site provides up-to-date news headlines pertaining to oceanography, research conducted by the institute,...

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This site from the Southampton Oceanography Centre provides an easy-to-understand definition and schematic of a Rossby Wave in the Introduction hyperlink. Also includes information on how to observe Rossby waves in satellite data and a...

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Online resource for students and teachers to see information on icebergs, fisheries, coral reefs, waves, currents and more. Provides teachers with learning activities. Has its own ask-an-expert site (Ask Dr. Bob), and provides real-time...

Explore deep underground and deep in the ocean to discover what lies beneath the surface. Don't stop until the final destination: the core of the Earth.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition and example of a surface wave, how the medium moves in a surface wave and why ocean waves break.

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This site, which is provided for by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, gives an article on the importance of the ocean. Everyone on earth depends upon the oceans. Learn why oceans are important and what Australia is doing to help...

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