Classroom Idea Sheet

Plumbing the Depths

Model the taking, recording, and interpreting of “ocean” depth measurements using a opaque foam container, a hidden ocean “floor”, and a simple tool.

Standards alignment

Common Standards — cross-referenced to the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards and the California Content Standards.
StandardFrameworkGradeSubjectDomain
CCSS MATH Graphing points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems NGSS Analyzing and Interpreting Data, Plate Tectonics and large-Scale System Interactions, Patterns, Developing and Using Models, Wave Properties, Structure and Function

About this sheet

Grades covered

Grade 3 – Grade 12

Curriculum topics

Measurement, Oceanography, Data Collection & Interpretation

Sheet number

564