Science·Ocean Life·meta
Exploring the Ocean
Know that oceanographers and marine biologists study the ocean using submarines, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), satellites, and diving, and that much of the ocean remains unexplored — we know more about the Moon's surface than the deep ocean floor
Suggested ages 9–11
Learning journey
Your child is diving into ocean science — learning about marine ecosystems, animal migrations, how human activities affect the ocean, and the vital role oceans play in Earth's climate.
Evidence of understanding
- Name at least two tools scientists use to explore the ocean: submarines, ROVs, satellites
- State that most of the deep ocean remains unexplored
- Explain why ocean exploration is difficult: darkness, pressure, vastness
Assessment prompt
Can Exploring the Ocean explain how scientists explore the deep ocean using robots and submarines, and why we've still only explored a small fraction of the ocean floor — less than we know about the Moon?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.