Need a quick lesson for ocean currents? Explore cold and warm ocean currents with this no-prep 5E science lesson! Designed for 4th 5th and 6th graders, this engaging lesson plan follows the 5E model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) to help students deeply understand what ocean currents are, how they move and their impact.

Perfect for busy teachers, this resource is no-prep and ready to use for your Earth science unit, review, or sub plans!

What is included?

• Ocean Current (will take 2-3 days, depending on how much time is allotted each day).
• Reading digital informational texts with interactive features
• Reading informational texts with comprehension activities
• Foldable for an interactive notebook with teacher slides

Concepts/Skills Covered

• What an ocean current is
• How ocean currents move
• Impacts of ocean currents

Materials Needed

• Shallow container
• Food coloring
• Straws & Water
• Scissors
• Glue sticks
• Coloring Tools
• Student computers