Zones of Light
Learning Objectives/Lesson GoalsStudents will investigate the relationship between mass and volume of water. Students will learn how water absorbs sunlight and breaks it into different colors. Students will also learn that sunlight does not reach the deep ocean bottom, and how creatures have adapted to living in these ocean zones.
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WHEREClassroomBreakout RoomOutside
WHO7/8th grade studentsClassroom VolunteersClassroom Volunteers
MATERIALS

  • Slideshow

  • 1-2 Mason Jars

  • Funnels

  • Eye droppers

  • Slideshow/Computer

  • Vegetable Oil

  • Corn Syrup

  • Dish Soap

  • Rubbing Alcohol

  • Food Coloring

  • Layers of the Ocean (Velcro Chart)

  • Worksheets of creatures and titles (to cut)

  • Scissors

  • Glue sticks

  • Pencils

  • Colored

  • Pencils/Markers

  • Playdough

  • Playdough Mats

  • Pictures of Creatures that live in Zones



  • Water bottles

  • Funnels

  • Measuring Cups

  • Water

  • Pitcher

  • Clipboards

  • Pencils

  • Worksheet
ACTIVITIESZones of Light Slideshow
Zones of Ocean Slideshow
Oil Demo Slideshow		Ocean Layer Book/Activity
Bottle Flipping
RESOURCESIntro Video for Kids