Activities

Below are several activities that have been used for classes and events at OSU-MGR.

Additionally, OSU's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences has numerous activities for students to explore earth sciences. View the list here.

Exploring Marine Sediments: A Core Lab Activity

  • Target audience: college students
  • Uses online core photos and descriptions to explore sediments of the world's oceans

Identifying Tsunami Sand in Salt Marsh Stratigraphy

  • Target audience: middle and high school, early college
  • Can be used as a lab demo or as small group activity

Playdough Cores and Glitter Jars

  • Target audience: K-8th graders
  • Uses supplies from home or available at craft stores