This investigation from University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography will explore the field of oceanographic research.
Each topic has guiding questions, with an educator guide and associated resources for students.
This investigation is made possible by the Devereux Ocean Foundation, Inc.
Oceans of Research: Lesson 1
Guiding Questions:
- Who are oceanographers?
- What are the different types of oceanographic research?
- When and where is oceanographic research conducted?
- Why is oceanographic research conducted and why should we care about how it’s used?
- Why is understanding data an important skill?
Oceans of Research: Lesson 2
Guiding Questions:
- What are some research techniques that oceanographers use?
- How can data tell a story?
Student Activities:
Oceans of Research: A Sea of Data
Guiding Questions:
- Why is science research important?
- Why is it important to be able to find and understand data?
- What can data help us accomplish?
- How is marine science research and data relevant to us?”