How Oceans Are Formed

The Earth's oceans have played a crucial role in shaping our planet's history and sustaining life as we know it. The formation of the world's oceans is a fascinating tale of geological forces, millions of years in the making. In this scene, explore the world's five oceans and discover which creatures live in the Earth's Oceans.

# Learning Objectives:

Describe the five oceans of the world.{.info}

Explain how oceans are formed.{.info}

Explain which creatures live in the Oceans.{.info}

# What are the five oceans of the world?{.objective .objective1}

The world's five oceans, from smallest to largest, are the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean.

Students should explore the model of the Earth and identify the oceans discussed.

# How did the Oceans Form?{.objective .objective2}

How the Earth's Oceans were formed can be explained in 6 main time frames.

Students should discuss the timeline and describe the formation of the oceans.

# What problems are oceans facing?{.objective .objective3}

The oceans are home to an incredibly diverse array of creatures, ranging from microscopic organisms to gigantic marine mammals.

Students should discuss how the oceans are changing and explain the impact this has on ocean life

**To further your students' knowledge of the Earth's Oceans, we've included an additional resources below.**

[Explore the depths of the world's oceans. From the midnight zone to the abyssal.](https://neal.fun/deep-sea/)


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