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Learn that ice formations on land will cause a rise in sea level when they melt, whereas ice formations on water will not cause a substantial rise in sea level when they melt. Understand that ice displaces an amount of water equal to the mass of the ice.
What is sea-level rise and how does it affect us? This "Teachable Moment" looks at the science behind sea-level rise and offers lessons and tools for teaching students about this important climate topic.
Guide students through the development of a question about the melting of ice and sea level rise. Which type of melting will cause an increase in sea level? Have each student record the question and a prediction on the worksheet.
6th through 8th grade NGSS related to Sea Level Rise: MS-LS2-3. Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts
In this activity, students analyze various graphs of sea level rise and temperature. Students are asked to calculate differences to determine how much sea level rose over a period of time and then to calculate slopes to determine the rate of change in that time period.
10 sie 2010 · Air pressure has a direct influence on the sea level. High air pressure exerts a force on the surroundings and results in water movement. So high air pressure over a sea area corresponds to low sea level and conversely low air pressure (a depression) results in higher sea levels.
Guide students through the development of a question about the melting of ice and sea level rise. Which type of melting will cause an increase in sea level? Have each student record the question and a prediction on the worksheet.
