Changing World Oceans - An Ocean Acidification Simulation

This 5-day lesson introduces students to the phenomenon of ocean acidification, including processes involved and the importance it has on Earth ecosystems. It focuses on the atmosphere / hydrosphere interaction with respect to carbon dioxide. The lesson progresses from the introductory first day where student preconceptions and misconceptions are identified and addressed in an introductory lesson. The lab on the second day can be accomplished using non-specialized, inexpensive equipment or more sophisticated probeware. Day 3 is for data analysis and reflecting on the lab results and building process diagrams, and days 4 and 5 are time for writing the lab report.
Resource ID#: 72253 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Probes for Data Collection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: ocean acidification, carbon cycle, atmosphere - geosphere interactions, ocean ecosystems, ocean food webs
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Assessment,  Project,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource,  Resource Collection
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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