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BIG IDEA
Students will understand how upwelling affects the ocean nutrient cycle, which therefore allows phytoplankton to
utilize the nutrients into energy.

ENGAGE
Students will be introduced to the idea of conducting their own scientific experiment to teach themselves about the
ocean’s nutrient cycle.

DISCUSS/EXPLORE
Students will break up into groups and work independently (following directions and expectations on student resource
paper) as the teacher floats through groups and helps where necessary.