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hurricaneIMAGE:  HURRICANE FROM ABOVE
This satellite image was taken in 2004 as Frances approached Florida.
Credit: NOAA, APOS, NASA
For more information, see page 5 of Oceanography transparencies here.



ice shelfIMAGE: ROSS ICE SHELF (Antarctica)
Global warming is breaking off and melting ice shelves.
Credit:
Michael Van Woert, NOAA
For more information, see page 6 of Oceanography transparencies here.


seafloormapACTIVITY:  SEA FLOOR MODEL
Goal: to make model of the features of the ocean's floor.
Materials: clay or play-dough, small wood blocks
Procedure: place clay over space filling blocks to create features.
For more information, see page 2 of Oceanography transparencies here.

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