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In this quick activity, learners observe how wind creates ocean currents. By blowing (through straws) on pepper suspended in water, learners will notice how the pepper moves in a clockwise motion, the same basic motion of the currents in the Northern Hemisphere. This resource explains why currents in the Northern Hemisphere behave this way and how currents in the Southern Hemisphere move differently. This resource also includes tips related to rip current safety.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Demonstration, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Drinking straws
- Baking pan(s) or pie pan(s)
- Coarse ground black pepper
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
- Atmosphere
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Earth Processes
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Physical Sciences
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Energy
- Potential and Kinetic Energy
- Energy and Power
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Motion and Forces
- Momentum and Velocity
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Elementary Particles and Nuclear Physics
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Energy
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, National Weather Service,