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Outcome: Gather, analyze, and interpret environmental data about the ocean's effects on climate.
Grade level: 5-8
Theme: 21st century technology
Flat Tool: http://ourocean.jpl.nasa.gov/AQUARIUS/chp2.jsp
GoogleEarth Interface Tool: http://aquarius.jpl.nasa.gov/AQUARIUS_DEV/chp2.jsp

Create global maps of mean conditions for any month at designated depths (down to 1500m) using the pull-down menus. Monthly time-series graphs of salinity, temperature, or density can be plotted by selecting up to six locations (by clicking on the map or typing latitude/latitude information into the fields below). These time-series graphs can also represent up to six different depths. Plotted data will also be shown in a table that is easily downloaded (e.g., into Excel). Sources include interpolated atlas data or actual measurements from the database.

Focus Questions | Flat Tool Tutorial
Grade level: 5-8
Theme: 21st century technology
Flat Tool: http://ourocean.jpl.nasa.gov/AQUARIUS/chp3.jsp
GoogleEarth Interface Tool: http://aquarius.jpl.nasa.gov/AQUARIUS_DEV/chp3.jsp

Create global maps of mean conditions for any year(s) from 1800 to 2005 at designated depths (down to 1500m) using the pull-down menus. Annual time-series graphs of salinity, temperature, or density can be plotted by selecting up to six locations (by clicking on the map or typing latitude/latitude information into the fields below). These time-series graphs can also represent up to six different depths. Plotted data will also be shown in a table that is easily downloaded (e.g., into Excel). Source is actual, non-interpolated database measurements.

Focus Questions | Flat Tool Tutorial
Grade level: 5-8
Theme: 21st century technology

Design your own experiment based on the activities conducted for the following outcomes:
  1. Explain the energy conversions found in the water cycle.
  2. Explain the effect of solar energy on the water cycle.
  3. Explain the effect of temperature on density.
  4. Explain the effect of density on ocean circulation.
  5. Explain the effect of solar energy heat on ocean circulation.
  6. Explain the effect of solar energy on wind and cloud formation and the effect solar energy, wind and clouds have on climate.
  7. Explain that the ocean holds a large amount of heat and the effect this has on climate.
Use the online tools where applicable.
Grade level: 5-8
Theme: 21st century technology
Flat Tool: http://ourocean.jpl.nasa.gov/AQUARIUS/chp1.jsp
GoogleEarth Interface Tool: http://aquarius.jpl.nasa.gov/AQUARIUS_DEV/chp1.jsp

Interactive maps of surface conditions can be clicked to create in-water profiles of salinity, temperature, or density. Sources include interpolated atlas data or actual measurements from the database.

Focus Questions | Flat Tool Tutorial