Ridge 2000 is a major, long-term program of research into the life, physical, earth, and ocean science of mid-ocean ridges and related tectonic systems. This section of the Ridge 2000 website contains information and resources for K-12 educators.
- Find activities, lessons and resources for your own classroom.
- Inspire your students with competitions.
- Discover opportunities for professional development.
- Investigate ocean-related careers.
- Follow research expeditions live online.
FLEXE (From Local to Extreme Environments)
The Ridge2000 program sponsors FLEXE, a new Earth Systems Science project of GLOBE. FLEXE features web-based data-oriented activities and is designed for middle/high school students interested in learning about the deep-sea in the context of their own environment. FLEXE is in the testing phase. See the FLEXE website for details or contact the R2K office to get involved.