Goals, Objectives and Benchmarks
During this classroom learning experience you will have the opportunity to study the development of an unusual ocean event, termed “El-Niño.” This warming of tropical ocean waters has been observed and noted by Peruvian fishermen since the 1500’s. Thanks to the establishment of global weather tracking systems, the mysteries of El-Niño are just beginning to unfold.
Our objective in offering this class is to provide a hands-on exercise that gives students the ability to effectively visualize the development of an El-Niño, how it occurs, and its effect on Pacific ecosystems.