Oceanography Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Massive Subpolar Haline Plunging and North Atlantic Deep Water Formation Presentation | Earth & Space Science | Grades 9–12

This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson in the high school Earth & Space Science (grades 9–12) chapter Oceanography, built around the phenomenon Massive Subpolar Haline Plunging and North Atlantic Deep Water Formation. This scaffolded version adds sentence frames and extra supports for students who need them. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: Oceanography Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Massive Subpolar Haline Plunging and North Atlantic Deep Water Formation Teacher Discussion Guide; Oceanography Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Massive Subpolar Haline Plunging and North Atlantic Deep Water Formation Student Response Sheet. Original version: Oceanography Phenomena-Based Lesson: Massive Subpolar Haline Plunging and North Atlantic Deep Water Formation Presentation.

Sections: Section 1: Three-dimensional Learning Alignment (ngss); NGSS Dimension; Scaffolded Three-dimensional Learning Goal; Section 3: Scaffolded Science Talk Moves Matrix; Scaffolded Talk Move; Verbatim Facilitation Prompt & Talk Goal; Everyday Student Misconception (flawed Claim); Scientific Evidence & Intuitive Correction. Sample item: “Water density in the ocean increases when temperature ____________ and salinity increases.”

What's inside: SCAFFOLDED Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 16 slides).

Standards: HS-ESS2-4 — Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in changes in climate. HS-ESS2-5 — Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on Earth materials and surface processes.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for high school Earth & Space Science, grades 9–12.

Format note: These files are delivered in Microsoft Office formats (Word and/or PowerPoint). If you open a worksheet that includes tables in Apple Pages or another non-Microsoft app, table formatting may not display correctly. For best results, use Microsoft Word or PowerPoint (or upload the file to Google Docs). If you run into any formatting issues, contact us and we can send a PDF version.