While the topics covered in this video are fairly complex, the stop motion animation and other tools for reflection make it student-friendly and appropriate for many ages.
The video clearly explains how rising temperatures due to climate change are impacting ocean currents.
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The video mentions a few key vocabulary words that students may need to review in advance, including the Coriolis effect, thermohaline circulation, and the global conveyor belt.
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This is a great resource to use as part of a science lesson about ocean currents and Earth's systems.
Students can use the additional resources in the "Dig Deeper" tab to explore this topic further.
Other resources similar to this topic include this video about ocean currents and climate change, this interactive map displaying ocean currents, and this video about ocean circulation patterns.
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