Principles and the Scope and Sequence
Visit the page of each principle to access the four conceptual flow diagrams for that principle.Alternatively, click on this symbol (in the sidebar of this site) to open a shortcut navigation tool for accessing the Scope and Sequence for all seven principles.
There are seven Ocean Literacy principles, and the complementary Scope and Sequence is comprised of 28 conceptual flow diagrams. Learn about the Principles and the Scope and Sequence on this website.
- Ocean Literacy Principle #1: The Earth has one big ocean with many features.
- Ocean Literacy Principle #2: The ocean and life in the ocean shape the features of Earth.
- Ocean Literacy Principle #3: The ocean is a major influence on weather and climate.
- Ocean Literacy Principle #4: The ocean made the Earth habitable.
- Ocean Literacy Principle #5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems.
- Ocean Literacy Principle #6: The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected.
- Ocean Literacy Principle #7: The ocean is largely unexplored.
The Ocean Literacy: The Essential Principles of Ocean Sciences K-12 is also available in print.
- Download a pdf of the Ocean Literacy Principles.
- Request copies of the published brochure from NOAA Outreach Unit. The brochure is free to educators. Write to Jeannine Montgomery (Jeannine.Montgomery@noaa.gov).