Nature provides density columns in the polar regions that provides food for many animals. Young scientists build their own density columns with water in order to answer analysis questions. Through a slideshow presentation, scholars compare their laboratory observations with those from scientists in the Bering Sea.

Concepts

phytoplankton, the arctic ocean, density, water density, chlorophyll, salinity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a density column of different oils before this lesson
• Locate the Bering Sea on a map if pupils aren't familiar with the location

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes prior knowledge of density

Pros

• Highlights all vocabulary words
• Integrates science and math

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.4