This lesson is aimed at helping students improve their skills with claims, evidence, and reasoning.
There are two case studies available, one on ocean acidification and one on invasive species. Students will watch an introduction video, read and explore information on the topic, then answer prompts based on data (temperature, salinity, and pH for ocean acidification, mud shrimp sampling with carapace size and sex for invasive species).
Additional Resources
Invasive Species Resources
- Video on invasive species
- Article on mud shrimp
- Article on European starling introduction
- Google Map of Yaquina Bay
- Definition of ballast water
- Shrimp Picture
Ocean Acidification Resources
Next Generation Science Standards
Crosscutting Concepts
- Stability and change
Core Ideas
- LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
- LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience
Practices
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Engaging in argument from evidence
Ocean Literacy Fundamental Concepts
- 3.F: The ocean has had, and will continue to have, a significant influence on climate change by absorbing, storing, and moving heat, carbon and water.