This section of the CeNCOOS Classroom provides access for teachers and students, primarily grades 9-12, to educational products for learning about ocean observing and the researchers in this field. Click on icons below to download or view products and the associated links to provide instructions. The products below were created thanks to the efforts of CeNCOOS Summer Intern Matthew Binder, a teacher at North Monterey County Unified School District.

Module #1: Interactive Multimedia Instructional Program

Click to begin: An Introduction to the Integrated Ocean Observing System

- Teacher manual: (PDF) (Word Doc)  Student manual: (PDF) (Word Doc)

Module #2: Real-Time Data Lesson Plan

Real-Time Sea Surface Current Data Lesson (PDF) - A supplemental silde show overview for teachers

- SF Bay Current Vectors: (PDF) (Word Doc)
- Teacher manual: (PDF) (Word Doc)  Student manual: (PDF) (Word Doc)

Module #3: Video Interviews and Case Studies of Ocean Observing Scientists

Video Interview with Steve Ramp, CeNCOOS Director
Video Interview with Erika McPhee-Shaw, MLML Oceanographer
Video Interview with Francisco Chavez, MBARI Oceanographer

- Click for PDF Video Interview Response Form

Module #4: Classroom Poster of the California Current

Classroom Poster: Flowing Ocean - Understanding the California Current

- Classroom Poster Student Guide: (PDF) (Word Doc)