Oceans

Welcome to the Oceans module

The oceans are the foundation of all life on Earth, and our planet's ecosystems depend on the health of the oceans to support and sustain them. In this module, you will learn about how we measure different ocean properties from space using satellites.
  • Why studying the ocean is important
  • The multiple ways satellites can be used
Are you a Teacher? Click here or use the "For Teacher" tab in the navigation bar to view the lesson ready resources which include lesson plans, activities, and presentations for display.
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Resources

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The Oceans from Space StoryMap Collection

This StoryMap collection contains an introductory StoryMap, a summary of the importance of our oceans, and a brief recap of satellites. It also includes three activity StoryMaps that cover the following topics:

  • Spying on Whales from Space
  • Ocean Colour from Space
  • Warm and Salty Ocean from Space
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Canva Presentation Slides

Find the slides here for the Biosphere classroom presentation.

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Documentation in Google Docs

Find the documentation for teachers and PhD students here.

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