Diatom Ooze: Ooze Clues

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In this activity, learners will plot the distribution of various oozes using information from sediment maps. When skeletal remains of microscopic organisms make up more than 30% of the sediment, it is called "ooze." During this activity, learners will describe the characteristics of different types of seafloor sediments and oozes, predict the distribution of calcareous and siliceous oozes and compare and discuss locations of sediments and oozes.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
45 to 60 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per student
Age Range:
Ages 14 - 18
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Global map
  • Sediment Distribution Patterns map
  • Pen or pencil

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth Structure
      • Rocks and Minerals
      • Oceans and Water
  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Protists and Fungi
      • Classification
    • Ecology
  • Mathematics
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Data Analysis
      • Data Collection
      • Data Representation
  • Physical Sciences
    • Chemistry
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Gathering Data
      • Formulating Explanations
      • Communicating Results

Informal Categories

  • Nature and Environment

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • see color
  • read
  • use keyboard
  • use mouse
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • Lawrence, Lisa Ayers

Rights:

Funding Sources:

  • NOAA Sea Grant
  • National Marine Educators Association