Hitchhiker’s Guide to Marine Debris
How does marine debris from a tsunami affect the ocean and shorelines? Scientists are actively studying the affects of the earthquake that hit Japan in March 2011 and marine debris is continuing to wash ashore on the Pacific Coast of North America and Hawai`i. Students will be exploring the affects of a tsunami with marine debris and invasive species through article reviews, analyzing near-real-time data, engaging with Aurasma to explain their findings, evaluating their research, and elaborating their knowledge through extension and enrichment activities for all grade levels.
Authors: Katrina Alegado; EARTH 2015
Lesson Resources
- Lesson Plan
- Long Beach Graph Instructions
- Long Beach Debris Data
- Webquest Article Reviews
- Student Worksheet
Reference Material
- 8th Grade Proficiency
- CCSS Venn Diagram
Products
- Data repository
- Image gallery
- Video library
- Seminars
- Research software
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- Video Annotation and Reference System
- Oceanographic Decision Support System
- MB-System seafloor mapping software
- Matlab scripts: Linear regressions
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- Introduction to Model I and Model II linear regressions
- A brief history of Model II regression analysis
- Index of downloadable files
- Summary of modifications
- Regression rules of thumb
- Results for Model I and Model II regressions
- Graphs of the Model I and Model II regressions
- Which regression: Model I or Model II?
- Matlab scripts: Oceanographic calculations
- Matlab scripts: Sound velocity
- Visual Basic for Excel: Oceanographic calculations
- Educational resources
- Publications
- Sample archive
