Topic(s): Coreolis Effect, Atmospheric Circulation, Ocean and Climate, Global Energy Balance, Climate Feedbacks, Solar Radiation, Ocean Warming / Acidification
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12)
In this classroom activity, students access sea surface temperature and wind speed data from a NASA site, plot and compare data, draw conclusions about surface current and sea surface temperature, and link their gained understanding to concerns about global climate change.