Ocean and Hydrosphere
Big Idea: The distribution of water has a major influence on weather and climate.
Learning Standards (Content):
- the hydrologic cycle
- water as a unique resource
- First Peoples knowledge and perspectives of water resources and processes
- properties of the ocean and the ocean floor
- local and global ocean currents
- influences of large bodies of water on local and global climates
- effects of climate change on water sources
Activities:
- Field trip to Musqueam or guest speaker
- Garbage patch (ArcGIS)