In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will

• construct a model of the ocean floor and label and describe each of the major features, including the relative depths of each (4.7 a)

• demonstrate and explain how wind causes the formation of currents (4.7 b)

• compare the motions of water as related to currents and tides (4.7 b)

• construct a model of a basic marine food web, including floating organisms (plankton), swimming organisms, and organisms living on the ocean floor (4.7 c)

• interpret diagrams related to the ecological characteristics of the ocean, such as the types of organisms vs. the depth of the water (4.7 c)

• research and communicate where organisms live in the ocean and infer reasons they live within those areas (4.7 c).

To practice this skill, we wanted to provide scholars with several websites that include different games that focus on this particular skill. Most websites should not require sign-ups. If a sign-up is requires, you can choose to sign your scholar up or move on to the next available site. To access the practice games please click the buttons located below - this will take you to the designated site.