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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this activity, learners will be able to:
Explain the importance of ocean monitoring
Identify one way that the international community monitors the ocean
Interpret ocean data gathered by Argo floats
Optional Challenge: Investigate scientific studies to learn more about the information Argo floats provide, and share your findings
Curriculum Connections
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Length of Activity
4-6 hours
We recommend planning for each step to take at least one hour-long class. Step 1+2: Intro to Ocean Monitoring and Argo (1-2 hours) Step 3: Data Collection Practice (1 hour) Step 4: Research (2-3 hours)
Materials List
Internet-enabled device(s)
Activity worksheet (as a Google Doc or printed handout)
