Resource Spotlight National Geographic: El Nino and La Nina Designed for grades 6-8, this activity allows students to explore the weather phenomena El Niño and La Niña and their effects, map where they occur, and discuss the benefits of accurately predicting these phenomena.
Bridge DATA Series Bridge DATA - Flotsam and Jetsam: A Little Litter Goes a Long Way Using data from the International Coastal Cleanup, identify sources of marine debris and impacts of this debris on wildlife. The Bridge's own DATA Series is made up of lesson plans (DATA Tips) on many ocean science topics that explore the world of water using the language of science: mathematics. Learn more about the DATA Series.