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In this activity, learners discover that as the salinity of water increases, the density increases as well. Learners prove this by attempting to float fresh eggs in saltwater and freshwater.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this lab activity, learners explore how to initiate a density current. Learners measure six flasks with different concentrations of salt and water (colored blue).

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners discuss the different salinities of oceans, rivers and estuaries.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - adult 1 to 7 days
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In this activity, learners explore how salt water freezes in comparison to fresh water.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this creative roleplay activity, learners will explore the various processes of the water cycle using movement, sound, and props to aid in comprehension.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners create three solutions with different levels of salinity. They compare the density of these solutions by coloring them and layering them in a clear plastic cup and in a soda bottle.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this quick activity, learners observe how salinity and temperature affect the density of water, to better understand the Great Ocean Conveyor.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners make a model of the hot water of a deep sea vent in the cold water of the ocean to learn about one of the ocean's most amazing and bizarre underwater habitats.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this simulation activity, learners observe what can happen when ocean waves churn up water and oil from an oil spill.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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The objective of this inquiry-based lesson is for learners to gain an understanding of how increasing ocean acidity can affect the calcification of marine organisms.

Over $20 per group Ages 14 - adult 2 to 4 hours