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LEGO build a float!

Joanna Rodriguez, Tom Savage, and Stacey Sebert

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Learning Objective

Students will be able to identify different parts of a float and explain how those components work to collect ocean data.

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Success criteria:

  1. Create a model of a APEX float
  2. Label the different float structures
  3. Explain the function of the different float structures
  4. Know the importance of float data collection

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Engage: Let’s Talk about it…..

  • Why study the ocean?
  • What can we measure in the ocean?
  • What technology can we use to collect data?

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Let’s Meet a Scientist who builds Floats!

Greg Brusseau

Research Scientist

Chemical Oceanography

Blog From Greg Brusseau:

Checking Floats | GO-BGC

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Explore: THe Profile CYcle of a Float

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Lego build a float!

Edpuzzle: https://edpuzzle.com/media/667da6d50ed7794d83a08066

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Assessment & Reflection Exit Ticket

  1. On you handout, Identify the different components of a float that we learned from the video.
  2. Complete the Reflection Exit Ticket to self-reflect on how you did on today’s lesson.

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Enrichment Activities for K-12 Classrooms

  1. Temperature Trends: Create a graph showing how ocean temperature changes over time for a specific float.
  2. Salinity Comparisons: Compare salinity levels between two different floats and discuss potential reasons for differences.
  3. Mapping Locations: Plot the deployment locations of different floats on a map and explore their paths.
  4. Seasonal Changes: Investigate how temperature and salinity vary across different seasons.
  5. Chlorophyll Concentration: Identify areas with high chlorophyll levels and discuss their significance for marine life.
  6. pH Levels: Track pH changes and discuss the implications for ocean acidification.
  7. Oxygen Levels: Analyze oxygen concentration data to understand its impact on marine ecosystems.
  8. Data Patterns: Find patterns in the data and hypothesize what could be causing them
  9. Float Profiles: Create profiles on different floats, including their paths and the data they collect.
  10. Data Storytelling: Have students write a story based on the data from a specific float, integrating scientific findings with creative writing.

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