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The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is a seesaw in atmospheric pressure between the subtropical high-pressure system over the Azores Islands and the subpolar low-pressure system over Iceland. Users can learn more about the POSITIVE and NEGATIVE phases of the NAO and how it affects the climate of the North Atlantic region by clicking on the LOW and HIGH icons. Grade level: 8-College. LINK >> |
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Find hundreds of related links to continue your career exploration - explore over fifty ocean-related careers, find a college, university or training center that specializes in ocean-related education, find professional societies that can provide career guidance and scholarships, and find internships and jobs. LINK >>
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This flash-based application allows users to explore concepts and their relationships through a variety of assets - videos, images, news articles, and teaching resources - within a profile that gives breadth and depth to the learning experience. The Ocean Climate Interactive, when used in conjuction with our concept map builder, constitutes part of COSEE-OS' suite of ocean-climate multimedia known as the Concept Linked Integrated Media Builder (CLIMB). MORE >>
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This animated lesson focuses on ocean currents. Some of the topics covered include: gravity- and wind-driven currents, the Coriolis Effect, El Nino, longshore currents, upwelling, and the global conveyor belt. Additional links to the global impact of ocean currents (video), El Nino (activity), and currents and marine life (activity) are available. [Source: NOAA/Inflection Media Inc.] Grade level: 9-College. LINK >>
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The Currents Tutorial is an overview of the types of currents, what causes them, how they are measured, and how they affect people's lives. It is made up of of 6 primary "chapters" or pages that can be read in sequence by clicking on the arrows at the top or bottom of each chapter page. The tutorial includes many illustrative and interactive graphics to visually enhance the text. Grade level: 7-College. LINK >>
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