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Author Archives: sheenafennell

Ocean Acidification

A simple experiment to show the effects of ocean acidification on shelled animals in our seas

Posted bysheenafennellJuly 13, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Indoor, marineLeave a comment on Ocean Acidification

Seashore Bingo

Find a row in any direction to win the game. Can you find them all?

Posted bysheenafennellJuly 6, 2020Posted inHalfDayTags:marine, OutdoorLeave a comment on Seashore Bingo

Underwater Observatories

A downloadable on underwater observatories, including links to citizen science projects where you can get involved identify animals for scientists.

Posted bysheenafennellJune 22, 2020Posted inQuickTags:marineLeave a comment on Underwater Observatories

Ocean Instrument Quiz

Guess the Ocean Instrument! A fun picture quiz – and yes, we give you the answers, and tell you what each instrument is for

Posted bysheenafennellJune 8, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Indoor, marineLeave a comment on Ocean Instrument Quiz

Ocean Eddies

Everything you need to know about Ocean Eddies. A downloadable with links to videos and other cool stuff

Posted bysheenafennellJune 1, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Indoor, marineLeave a comment on Ocean Eddies

Learn about Lakes

Learn about lakes from a series of short videos produced by researchers

Posted bysheenafennellMay 25, 2020Posted inQuickTags:IndoorLeave a comment on Learn about Lakes

Waves

How do waves form and why are they important? Read all about it from surfing to renewable energy!

Posted bysheenafennellMay 18, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Indoor, marineLeave a comment on Waves

How does the ocean circulate: part 3

A follow up from previous experiments on water temperature and water saltiness, this activity explains the global ocean circulation that all our lives depend on

Posted bysheenafennellMay 11, 2020May 10, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Indoor, marineLeave a comment on How does the ocean circulate: part 3

Moon Watch

This activity explains how the moon affects the size of the tides, and all you need is 3 balls of different sizes (the moon, the earth and the sun!), paper, scissors, colours, and a mini-figure!

Posted bysheenafennellApril 27, 2020April 24, 2020Posted inHalfDayTags:Indoor, marine1 Comment on Moon Watch

How does the ocean circulate: part 2

Here’s an indoor experiment to look at how the saltiness of water causes it to move, which is part of the reason why the ocean is in constant circulation

Posted bysheenafennellApril 20, 2020April 16, 2020Posted inQuickTags:Indoor, marine, Primary, Secondary1 Comment on How does the ocean circulate: part 2

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