Description
Overview of Lesson:
Students seek to answer the question, what makes Capt'n Eli's submarine float, sink and
resurface? Through a series of experiments, they learn about the relationship between mass,
buoyancy and density. After understanding how a submarine works, students discover the
legendary "Alvin", the first deep-sea submersible able to carry passengers. Through research,
students come to understand how scientists conduct underwater studies while learning about
hydrothermal vents. The lesson ends with the writing prompt: How might Commander X and
Capt'n Eli have used hypothermal vents in combating the evil forces attacking Aquaria?