The “Hole” Story about Ocean Cores

Actvity Summary: The "Hole" Story About Ocean Cores will introduce your students to core description and curation techniques used by scientists and technicians during Integrated Ocean Drilling Program Expedition 309

Lab groups can work together to examine high resolution photos and data from four cores taken at various depths in this first-of-its-kind complete section of oceanic crust. This poster includes background information and five classroom activities on the back.

National Science Education Content Standards:

Standard E: Earth and space science
Standard H: History and nature of science

Next Generation Science Standards: Cross Cutting Concepts:

System and system models
Structure and function

Next Generation Science Standards: Science and Engineering Practices:

Analyzing and interpreting data

Next Generation Science Standards: Core Ideas:

ESS1. C The history of the planet Earth
ESS2.A Earth materials and systems
PS1.A Structure of matter