Sink or Float

Educator's Guide to Marine Debris: SE and Gulf of Mexico.
Unit 2 of Educator's Guide to Marine Debris in the Southeast and Gulf of Mexico

A simple experiment demonstrating the bouyancy of several common types of debris and their potential behavior throughout the ocean's currents.

The Educator's Guide to Marine Debris in the Southeast and Gulf of Mexico is designed for educators in both formal and informal education situations. It is a regional introduction to three main categories of marine debris: litter; derelict or abandoned boats; and lost or abandoned commercial and recreational fishing gear. It is appropriate for grades 5-8.

Lesson Plans
Activity for Chapter 2 of The Educator's Guide to Marine Debris in the Southeast and Gulf of Mexico
Education Tags:
Marine Debris Topics:  
• Types and Sources  
• Impacts  
Audience:  
• Grade 3-5  
• Grade 6-8  
• Informal  
Subject:  
• Earth Science  
• Physical Science  
Special Categories:  
• Scientific Method  
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas:  
• PS1: Matter and Its Interactions  
NOAA Regions:   • Gulf of Mexico  • Southeast
Last updated Thu, 05/16/2024 - 01:13 pm EDT