Exploring the Depths: Ocean Size and Importance
Dive into the fascinating world of the ocean with Lesson 1 of the Submarine STEM Science series. Discover the vastness and significance of our planet's oceans, how they impact life on Earth, and the essential role they play in our ecosystem and daily lives. Join Nekton Mission II as you embark on a journey to understand the scale and depth of the ocean, uncover its mysteries, and appreciate the valuable resources it provides. Get ready to explore the wonders of the deep sea and learn why ocean exploration is crucial for our planet's future.
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Submarine STEM Science | Ages 7-11 Lesson 1 How big and how deep is the ocean?
Lesson 1: How big and how deep is the ocean? Nekton Mission II: The Indian Ocean VIEW VIDEO V I E W V I D E O V I E W V I D E O
Lesson 1: How big and how deep is the ocean? Mission brief Hello trainee submariners! I m Oliver Steeds, Nekton s Mission Director. Welcome to the team. Over the next six lessons, you will be exploring the deep sea and researching what it takes to design and build a submarine. At the end of the project, you will understand how forces and materials affect deep sea exploration and know why this type of exploration is so important. You ll hear from me regularly. I m looking forward to working with you! Oliver Steeds Good luck! 3
Lesson 1: How big and how deep is the ocean? Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss prior knowledge of the ocean. 2. Understand the scale of the ocean. 3. Describe how the ocean affects our lives. 4. Observe and ask questions about deep-sea creatures. 5. Review learning and make suggestions for future learning. 4
Lesson 1: How big and how deep is the ocean? What do you know about the ocean? 5
Lesson 1: How big and how deep is the ocean? The Blue Planet How much of the Earth do you think is covered in water? 6
Lesson 1: How big and how deep is the ocean? The Blue Planet 71% of our planet is covered in water. The ocean produces half the oxygen we breath. It captures 16 times the carbon compared with land. 7
Lesson 1: How big and how deep is the ocean? How does the Ocean affect our lives? Food Livelihoods Safety Transport 8
Lesson 1: How big and how deep is the ocean? Deep-sea creatures V I E W G A L L E R Y 9
Lesson 1: How big and how deep is the ocean? What would you like to know about deep sea exploration? 10
Lesson 1: How big and how deep is the ocean? Review: Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss prior knowledge of the ocean 2. Understand the scale of the ocean 3. Describe how the ocean affects our lives 4. Observe and ask questions about deep-sea creatures 5. Review learning and make suggestions for future learning 11
Lesson 1: How big and how deep is the ocean? Home Learning Watch the video. Think about what it would be like to experience deep sea exploration, how would it feel? Why is this type of exploration important? Visit https://youtu.be /b0KUbgrQ5gc 12
Lesson 1: How big and how deep is the ocean? Image credits Slide Title Attribution 6,7 earth By WikiImages via Pixabay [CC0 Creative commons] 8 fish By Free-Photos via Pixabay [CC0 Creative commons] 8 new orleans By 12019 via Pixabay [CC0 Creative commons] 8 container By Heju via Pixabay [CC0 Creative commons] All other images are courtesy of Digital Explorer/Encounter Edu 13
