Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation
Grade 6 · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain how air and water move around the Earth in patterns.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 4:34
How do ocean currents work? - Jennifer Verduin
Practice Questions
6 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how wind and the Coriolis effect work together to create the circular pattern of ocean surface currents in the Northern Hemisphere. Explain how differences in water temperature and salt concentration create deep ocean currents, and describe the general direction of movement of this water from the poles. ”
Teacher Guide
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