If you toss this “message in a
bottle” into the ocean, where will
it go?
Discover the answers to
questions you’ve always
wondered about.
What is the Coriolis effect?
What is Ekman circulation?
Why do waves break on the
shore?
How does the moon affect the
tides?
How do waves act out in the
middle of the ocean?
What is remote sensing?
Find out by attending “Ocean in Motion”, a
SCIMAX science teacher workshop,
9 am to 3 pm October 12 & 13.
Explore the ocean from your classroom by
discovering in-depth information about
physical oceanography topics such as:
wind-driven and density-driven currents,
shallow-water and deep-water waves, tides,
and measuring sea level from space.
Join Terri Kirby Hathaway, NC Sea Grant’s
Marine Education Specialist for two days
of oceanography activities!
How do scientists study the
ocean from land ?
What does wavelength mean?
Where:
Salem Hall
Wake Forest University
When: October 12 and 13, 2004,
9 am to 3 pm each day
Why: new knowledge, activities,
and materials to use in your
classroom, $150 stipend, 1
renewal credit
How: Complete the attached
registration form and fax it to
Angela King, WFU Dept. of
Chemistry, fax 758-4656