Ocean Currents

Students use a Temperature Sensor and a Conductivity Sensor to investigate the driving forces behind ocean currents.

Supports NGSS Performance Expectation HS-ESS2-4: Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in changes in climate.

Grade Level: High School

Subject: ChemistryEarth ScienceEnvironmental Science

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Ocean Currents 429.77 KB
Answer Sheet 125.66 KB
Answer Sheet 143.10 KB
Ocean Currents 400.39 KB

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Featured Equipment

Wireless Conductivity Sensor

Wireless Conductivity Sensor

This waterproof sensor connects via Bluetooth® to measure both conductivity (ionic content in solution) and total dissolved solids.

Temperature Sensor

Wireless Temperature Sensor

The Wireless Temperature Sensor is a general-purpose sensor found in many science labs. With a rugged, waterproof design and a long-lasting battery, students can spend more time collecting data and less time dealing with equipment.

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