Lab 11 – Ocean Acidification
Instructor Guide

In this activity, students will…

Approximate time involved: 45-50 minutes for each of the three activities

Learning outcomes

  • LO1. Identify long-term trends in atmospheric CO₂ and their relationship to ocean CO₂ through ocean-atmosphere gas exchange
  • LO2. Link patterns in ocean CO₂ to ocean pH
  • LO3. Identify the relationships between biological processes and ocean chemistry
  • LO4. Describe how coastal upwelling impacts surface CO₂ and pH
  • LO5. Analyze real oceanographic data visualized in a variety of formats, including time series data, correlation data, vertical profile data, and spatial data

 

Learning outcome Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3
Outcome 1 Introduced Introduced Applied
Outcome 2 Introduced Guided practice Applied
Outcome 3 Introduced, guided practice

Materials needed

None

Lab 11 OA Student Answer Form V3.1 draft

What students should know before this activity

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What instructors should know before this activity

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Scientific Background

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Teaching Notes

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Optional Pre-Lab Activities:
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Pre/post-lab Assessment Questions:
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Extensions:
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Associated Resources:

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