Investigation skills: Ocean detectives Science KS3

Students work scientifically by using analytical techniques in a systematic way to identify mixed up samples of ocean water.

The context of the lesson is a mix up in a lab which students have to use their skills to solve.

This full lesson contains:

Slideshow 5: Ocean detectives
Lesson Overview and Teacher Guidance
Activity Overview 5: Ocean detectives
Student Sheet 5a: Ocean detectives
Subject Update 2: Thermohaline circulation

Six enquiry-based lessons introducing ocean science concepts for ages 11-14.

These lessons and activities are full of practical ideas to bring carbonate chemistry and marine biology to the science classroom. All lessons demonstrate science at work and are based on recent research conducted in the Arctic. Designed to be used in conjunction with the Encounter Edu Media Zone. All lessons and resources are available from Encounter Edu’s TES profile.