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What is Ocean Stratification?

Provided by: The Kid Should See This

Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

This brief article from The Kid Should See This explains what ocean stratification is, how climate change contributes to it, and why the mixing of the ocean layers is important, using a short video (2 min) from Hakai Institute to further explain.
The solutions mentioned in the written portion are important to review with students.

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Subjects: Physics, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: The Kid Should See This

Region: Global

Languages: English

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Positives

The video clearly connects changes to the ocean to climate change.
The video includes visuals that help students understand the topic.

Prerequisites

Students should have some background knowledge about climate change and its causes. This resource can be used as needed.
Terms like "density" and "salinity" may need to be reviewed with younger students beforehand.

Differentiation & Implementation

This video can be used to extend the conversation about the impacts of low oxygen levels in the oceans.
Students can extend their understanding of this phenomenon by looking at stratification in the Great Lakes.
The article mentions traditional ecological knowledge as important in climate response efforts. This resource can be used to explore this concept in more depth with students.
Expanding on solutions to climate change is important. Students can use this table to investigate blue solutions to climate change.

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The Kid Should See This

The Kid Should See This is a Webby award-winning collection of over 7,000 kid-friendly videos, curated for teachers and parents who want to share smarter, more meaningful media in the classroom and at home. Selections are grown-up-friendly, too. And thanks to TKSST members, it’s free and ad-free for everyone. Start conversations, spark questions, and inspire offline exploration for all ages.