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Kemtec™ Ocean Science Kit
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Catalog No. S94962
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Grade:
5 to 9
Choking hazard (1) Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Choking hazard (1) Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Includes

Instructor Manual, Student Data Sheets, Graph Paper, Petri Dishes, Food Coloring, Sea Salt, Hydrometer, Plastic Cups

Requires

Ice, a refrigerator/freezer, thermometers and 18 large beakers or jars

Examine physical and chemical properties of seawater and learn how these properties affect ocean currents and environments.

Students determine the effects of three scenarios on the surrounding water and land environments and inhabitants: 1) a new dam being built on a large river that flows into a bay, 2) melting of the polar ice cap, and 3) a global temperature drop to 0°C and present their conclusions in a panel discussion.

  • Visualize convection currents while tracking effects of density, temperature, pressure and salinity
  • Learn effects of sun heat, precipitation, evaporation, freezing and thawing of sea ice and influx of fresh water from rivers
  • Link science and technology to local, national, and global changes
  • Grades 5-9
  • Class size: 24 students

Specifications

Description Ocean Science Kit
Grade 5 to 9
For Use With (Application) Examine physical and chemical properties of seawater and learn how these properties affect ocean currents and environments
Includes Instructor Manual, Student Data Sheets, Graph Paper, Petri Dishes, Food Coloring, Sea Salt, Hydrometer, Plastic Cups
Class Size 24 Students
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