Teaching Physical Concepts in Oceanography: An Inquiry Based Approach - 09.01.2009

The world's ocean affects human life in many ways. It regulates the earth's climate, affects weather, and provides food. It is a source for recreation, inspiration, and exploration. Students' fascination with the ocean - coupled with the multidisciplinary nature of ocean sciences - provides a superb platform for teaching general science using inquiry-based methods. Click here to access our latest publication, Teaching Physical Concepts in Oceanography: An Inquiry Based Approach, which focuses on educational approaches to help engage students in learning and offers a collection of hands-on/minds-on activities for teaching physical concepts that are fundamental in oceanography.

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