A PowerPoint about ocean-themed instruction in classrooms. This PowerPoint gives a rationale for use of this theme.

1. Teach for America
Morgan Hicks
Ocean theme

2. The ocean theme
Can be used for many different areas of
study, such as…

3. •Oceanography
•Physics
•Marine biology
•Space science
Chemistry

4. Here are some Ocean games
http://www.coast.noaa.gov/psc/sea/media-type/interactive-games

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTXzGuQ2MqE
Video on Ocean Food Chain

6. Social Studies
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History

Geography

7. 
Measurement

Ratios

Fractions

8. 
History of technology
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Problems overcome by technology

Technology now

9. So, as you can see...

The ocean theme is applicable to many different areas of
study

Numerous lessons with a focus on the ocean are possible
in each area

Many learning activities and experiences are easily built
into this theme

10. An ocean theme is an endlessly changing
theme, because there is so much we still do
not know about the ocean