The Ocean Does the Robot
Learning how to access ocean float data and interpreting graphs.
In this introductory lesson, students will become familiar with accessing and reading float data. Working in teams, students will use the Argo Fleet Monitoring website to access information about a float of their choice, analyze and interpret data, and communicate findings in a creative way. This lesson can be used as a springboard for asking more complex questions and using float data to find answers.
Authors: Alexandra Boitor, Teresa Butler-Doran, Stephanie Kearney; EARTH 2022
Lesson Resources
- Teacher Presentation
- Lesson Plan
- Student Worksheet
- Data presentation summary worksheet
- Exit ticket [click to make a copy to use on your own]
- Argo Float Map
- Day in the Life of a SOCCOM Float
- Argo Fleet Monitoring website
- Teacher rubric
Products
- Data repository
- Image gallery
- Video library
- Creature feature
- Deep-sea wallpapers
- 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
- SciComm Resources
