Ressources
| Matières: | Geography, Science, Physics |
| Âge: | 12-15 years |
| Duration: | 45 minutes per activity |
Resources
Ocean currents and their link to climate
In this series of activities, students will use a multimedia module to learn about ocean currents, ocean highways and their importance in understanding local climates. Through a hands-on activity, they’ll explore the causes of ocean currents. They will also use satellite images to analyze sea surface temperature, and understand why satellite observations are useful for monitoring ocean currents.
Learning objectives
- Analyze global oceanic and atmospheric currents and discuss their impact on climate.
- Identify local and global weather processes and climatic phenomena and their causes.
- Use the tools available on the Internet to collect and analyze satellite data.
- Understand how Earth observation can be used to monitor the oceans.
- Interpret sea surface temperature maps.
Video: Sentinel-3 for the oceans
Covering 70% of the planet, the oceans are directly linked to our weather and climate. They are also essential to global transport and provide a multitude of resources. What happens offshore has a direct effect on societies around the world. Sentinel-3 provides crucial observations of our oceans, helping us to understand the overall health of our planet.