Circumpolar Current Fill-In

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they learn about ocean circulation and global climate through a structured fill-in-the-blank passage on the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. Using a word bank, learners apply scientific vocabulary, context clues, and reading comprehension skills to complete an explanation of how this powerful current moves water, transports heat and nutrients, and influences Earth’s climate systems.

Learning Goals

• Ocean Currents & Climate (Grades 4-6): Understand the role of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current in global ocean circulation and climate regulation.
• Polar Region Science: Explore how an uninterrupted current flows around Antarctica and affects temperature and nutrient movement.
• Vocabulary in Context: Apply scientific terms accurately by using sentence clues and content knowledge.
• Scientific Reading Skills: Strengthen comprehension of informational science text through guided completion.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to align with upper elementary science and ELA standards.
• Guided Word Bank Format: Supports accuracy while reinforcing key terminology and concepts.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for science units, review lessons, homework, centers, or formative assessment.
• Accessible for Diverse Learners: Clear structure helps students focus on meaning without cognitive overload.

This printable worksheet helps students deepen their understanding of ocean currents and climate systems while strengthening vocabulary application and reading comprehension. By completing the passage, learners build confidence with Earth science concepts, scientific language, and context-clue strategies. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom instruction and homeschool science learning.

This worksheet is part of our Southern Ocean Worksheets collection.