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Sands of the World - UCLA Ocean Globe


Lesson Plan 

Summary
Students examine sand samples from around the world and identify the possible origin of each sample on a world map using latitude and longitude.

Concept: Sands
Sand is a mixture of land and ocean substances.

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Sediment Bottle - COSEE Coastal Trends


Lesson Plan 

Summary
Students mix a variety of sediments with water in a clear container to observe particle separation based on size.

Concept: Sands
Sand is a mixture of land and ocean substances.

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Mud Is Mud...Or Is It? - NOAA Ocean Explorer


Lesson Plan 

Summary
Students compare various types of deep sea sediments and evaluate the variables in each sediment type which could affect its suitability as habitat for living organisms.

Concept: Sands
Sand is a mixture of land and ocean substances.

Education Standards