This self paced course can be purchased through a one-time payment, delivering all the content at the time of purchase or a weekly payment plan, providing access to the content weekly. Course materials are available for 1 year from the date of purchase.  Instructor feedback and assessment is available only for the duration of the course. 

What causes the rise and fall of tides? How deep is the ocean? How does sea ice form? In this class, we will explore the answers to these questions though project-based exploration.

In this 4 lesson course, learners will explore 4 basic concepts of physical oceanography through project-based investigations.

In each lesson, learners will be provided with text and video video based content on the following ecosystems.

Week 1: Ocean Zonation

In this lesson, learners will explore the the 5 zones of the ocean depths by simulating surface light filtration.  

Week 2: Motion in the Ocean  

In this lesson, learners will explore the formation of wind driven ocean currents with the creation of a model ocean basin.  

Week 3: Rise and Fall

In this lesson, learners will explore the mechanisms of tide formation in the ocean by creating a model.

Week 4: Frozen Ocean

In this lesson, learners will explore the importance and formation of sea ice with an experiment.  

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