Module 5 Density Layering
Graduated Cylinder

Here’s a pretty (and tasty!) presentation of a physics concept basic to ocean structure and circulation. Stack the different density fluids, cranberry juice, orange juice, and colored-seltzer water, to illustrate stratification and to make a great fruit punch.

Lesson Plan: Check out this lesson plan that tells you what you need and how to do the demonstration.

Audio: Listen to a real teacher explain techniques to help perform the lab demonstration and how it relates to physical oceanography.

Demo Movie: Now see the real lab demonstration as it happens.

Funding from National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Award # NAG 13-02042