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A1.a,b; A2.a,b; A3.b; B1.a (optional),b (optional),c,e; B2.a,b,c,d,e,f,g; C1.d; C2.a,b,c (in conjunction with Models and Design Unit),d; C3.a,c,d,e; C4.b; E1.a,b; E2.a,b,c,d; E3.a,b

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Ocean Literacy Standards
This unit, with its supporting lessons, is consistent with the standards of Ocean Literacy published by the Ocean Literacy Network.
Ocean literacy is an understanding of the oceans influence on you and your influence on the ocean.

An ocean-literate person understands:
- the essential principles and fundamental concepts,
- can communicate about the oceans in a meaningful way,
- is able to make informed and responsible decisions regarding the oceans and its resources.
1. Earth has one big ocean with many features.
2. The ocean and life in the ocean shape the features of Earth.
3. The ocean is a major influence on weather and climate.
4. The ocean makes Earth habitable.
5. The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems.
6. The ocean and humans are inextricably linked.
7. The ocean is largely unexplored.

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