Purpose:
The children will gather data, plot information, and draw conclusions about ocean currents.
Materials:
Internet access
Notebook
Maps of various parts of the world.
Procedure:
1. Access http://athena.wednet.edu/curric/index.html
2. Detailed instructions are located on this site.
Questions:
1. What conclusions can you draw about the current carrying your buoy?
2. Where will your buoy be in about one week? two weeks?