Stop Teaching Climate Science in Theory: Get The Gulf Stream Case Studies Your 9-12 Students Need
Download Your FREE Gulf Stream Lesson Plan: Case Studies on The Great Atlantic Conveyor Belt
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Here’s What’s Inside (All Ready for You)
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What You Get
6 Real-World Case Studies that link oceanography, Thermohaline Circulation, and the physics of the Great Atlantic Conveyor Belt.
Getting Engaged
Data Analysis in Action. Students learn about recent climate data and scientific models to analyze how a slowing Gulf Stream affects weather patterns in Europe and the US.
Getting Stuck In
Perfect for Grades 9–12 and ideal for high-school Earth Science, Environmental Science, or Physical Geography classes. Zero-prep and fully printable.
Having Edu-Fun!
Full 60+ Minute Lesson Plan — ready to go, zero prep. Includes student worksheets for all 6 Case Studies.
Stop Abstract Theory. Start Real-World Climate Impact.
Say goodbye to textbook chapters and hello to a lesson that brings the powerful Atlantic Conveyor Belt to life. Your students will master how a single ocean current drives global weather, shapes the climate of the US and Europe, and why its slowdown is a critical topic in climate science today.
They will love discovering how their analysis of ocean data literally reveals the bigger picture: The Future of Our Climate.
Benefits
Our activities foster critical thinking skills that supports your teaching goals — scientific logic, inquiry, collaboration
Engaging Activities
Case Study-Based Learning - Transforms the complex system of thermohaline circulation and ocean currents into a fun, real-world investigation that builds understanding and curiosity.
Zero-Prep Required
Zero-Prep Required - Save hours on planning — just print and go (instructions included) and watch your students connect the dots between oceanography and global climate change.
Built for Critical Thinkers
Built for Advanced Analysis - Supports higher-order skills like synthesizing information from multiple data sources and formulating evidence-based arguments about climate models.
Interactive Learning
Deep Curriculum Coverage - Covers key concepts in Thermohaline Circulation, Coriolis Effect, Density-Driven Flow, and the crucial impact of the Gulf Stream on North American and European weather.
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