What is this????? (make a T chart) p. 80 L What do I notice? What do I wonder?

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

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

What you have learned about the What did you Learn pg. 80R 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?

EAC 1 EAC 2

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.

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

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

Agree Unsure Disagree Waves carry the plastic

Begin explaining the Garbage Patch.,… add to Pg 80R Why do you think all the plastic garbage ends up in one place? What do you think can be done about it?

001 launch explanation and timeline. instagram = theoceancleanup

P. 81L flip On your map trace the warm currents red and the colder current blue.Then label each current or Gyre.

NOAA Ocean Currents Video (14 min)

Surface Currents Vs. Deep Currents Directions: Read Ch. 9.2 (page 356-361) in your textbook on ocean currents. Compare and contrast the two types of currents by filling out a T-chart graphic organizer on page 81R. Deep Currents Surface Currents