Enter the  Main Exhibit Here Lessons Index: 1. MAP AND CHART 2. CHARTING THE GREAT WINDS 3. RIDING THE WIND 4. THE MAP CARTOUCHE 5. THE GULF STREAM 6. CHART MAKING FOR NAVIGATORS 7. HURRICANES 8. PROFILES 9. CHARTING NEPTUNE’S REALM 10. SURFACE CURRENTS 11. DENSITY CURRENTS 12. CURRENT AND CLIMATE 13. HUMAN INTERACTION 14. DEFINING THE EARTH 15. LATITUDE 16. LONGITUDE 17. COMPASS DEVIATION Osher Map Library University of Southern Maine

Charting Neptune's Realm: From Classical Mythology to Satellite Imagery An exhibition at the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education, University of Southern Maine, Portland, 4 April 2000 to 11 January 2001 Donald S. Johnson, guest curator Lesson 12a - Learning Objectives CURRENT AND CLIMATE Osher Map Library Lesson Charting Neptune's Realm Hope McVane A. Learning Objectives At the end of this block students will be able to: Identify major ocean currents Predict the climatological impact of currents on local climates Maine Learning Results - Science and Technology J. Inquiry and Problem Solving Secondary Grades 2. Verify, evaluate, and use results in a purposeful way. This includes analyzing and interpreting data, making predictions based on observed patterns, testing solutions against the original problem conditions, and formulating additional questions. L. Communication Secondary Grades 4. Employ graphs, tables, and maps in making arguments and drawing conclusions. B. Background Information C. Teacher Activities D. Materials Required E. Presentation of Lesson F. Glossary Return to Lesson 12 Index Return to Charting Neptune's Realm index of lessons Return to Osher Map Library's complete list of lessons on the web