1. What is this????? (make a T chart) p. 57R
What do I notice? What do I wonder?

6. What are these pictures of?
Discuss with your group and add to your t-chart (1 min)

9. But HOW did this giant patch of garbage collect there?
Discuss with your group (1 min)

10. What you have learned about the
What did you Learn pg. 57 L
As we watch the videos and have class discussions write down:
What you have learned about the
Great Garbage Patch!
Details about it.
How did it get there?
Whose trash is it?

16. EAC 1
EAC 2

17. What are the turtles riding on
What are the turtles riding on? How do you think this relates to the Pacific Garbage Patch?
Discuss for 1 minute with group.

18. Talk ONLY when its your turn
Philosophical Chairs
Be respectful
Talk ONLY when its your turn
Agree or disagree with IDEAS, not with people

19. Agree Unsure Disagree
The wind on earth all points to one spot and carries the plastic that way

20. Agree Unsure Disagree
Waves carry the plastic

21. Begin explaining the Garbage Patch.,… add to Pg 57L
Why do you think all the plastic garbage ends up in one place?
What do you think can be done about it?

22. ON A STICKY NOTE
Write down one question you had today about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

23. Stopped here

24. Surface Currents Vs. Deep Currents
Directions: With a partner, read Ch. 9.2 (page ) in your textbook on ocean currents. Compare and contrast the two types of currents by filling out the T-chart graphic organizer.

25. NOAA Ocean Currents Video (14 min)

26. Things to consider: density, temperature, and other oceanic factors.
Research Project
Find an answer to the following question:
What creates ocean currents?
Things to consider: density, temperature, and other oceanic factors.
You will be able to use all available resources:
Textbook
Class articles
Cell phones (if available/responsible)