Drifter Buoys

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?

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