A Resource Guide For Oceanography and Coastal Processes (1998)

Contributor(s): Institute of Marine Sciences - Sharon H. Walker, Ed., Kimberly Damon-Randall, Ed. and Howard D. Walters, Ed, J.L. Scott Marine Education Center and Aquarium (1998)

This resource guide was developed for elementary, middle, and high school teachers to teach about oceanography and coastal processes. This guide contains information on the program's history and names and contact information for all Operation Pathfinder participants since 1993. The body is divided into 6 topics. Topic 1 is on Physical Parameters, topic 2 is on Plate Tectonics, topic 3 is on Marine and Aquatic Habitats, topic 4 is on Marine and aquatic Pollution, topic 5 is on Marine and Aquatic Resources, and topic 6 is on Deep Sea Technology. Each topic discussed includes an introductory description, grade suitability listing, background information, objectives, materials, an activity description, possible extension activities, teacher evaluation methods, and references. (SAH) (National Library of Australia)