| Course Name: | Marine Science |
| Course Code: | 2002500 |
| Honors Course Code: | 2002510 |
| AP Course Code: | |
| Description: |
As our amazing planet continues to change over time, it
becomes increasingly apparent how human activity has made environmental
impacts. In the marine science course, students will delve deep into Earth’s
bodies of water and study geologic structures and how they impact the oceans.
Students will investigate characteristics of various populations, patterns of
distribution of life in our aquatic systems, and ongoing changes occurring
every day in our precious ecosystems.
Students will be amazed and enlightened at just how much our
oceans and lakes affect climate, weather, and seasonal variations. They
will have the opportunity to explore the relationships among living organisms
and see how they are affected by our oceans currents, tides, and waves. Hold
on, it is one amazing journey.
Access the site links below to view the course descriptions
from the Florida Course Code directory.
Regular course description:
http://www.floridastandards.org/Courses/PublicPreviewCourse96.aspx
Honors course description:
http://www.floridastandards.org/Courses/PublicPreviewCourse97.aspx
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| Prerequisites: | Biology I |
Estimated
Completion Time: | 2 segments / 32-36 weeks |
Major Topics
and Concepts: |
Segment 1
Scientific Method
Writing a Hypothesis
Designing an Experiment
Properties of Water
Science of Navigation
Ocean Exploration
Rocky Shore Ecosystem
Introduction to Crustaceans
Ocean Zones
Sea Turtles (rehabilitation and migration)
Shrimp Industry
Sandy Beach Ecosystem
Beach Erosion Control
Marine Pollution
Introduction to Marine Phytoplankton
Organism Adaptations
Energy and Food Webs
·Human Impact of the Marine
Environment
Segment 2
Characteristics of Ocean Surface Currents
El Niño Southern Oscillation Phenomenon
Hurricane
Penguins and a study of their insulating properties
Antarctic (Research and Ecology)
Coral Reefs
History of the Aqualung
Exploring the Classes of Mollusks
Importance and characteristics of Estuaries
Mangrove Ecosystem
Nutrients in the Marine Environment
Exploring the Ocean’s Abyss
Causes of Waves and Tides
Plate Tectonics
Exploring the Classes of Fish
Marine Mammal Characteristics and Adaptations
Exploration of Kelp and its Importance
Keystone Species
The Destructive Practices in the Fishing Industry
·Human Impact of the Marine
Environment
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Course Assessment and
Participation Requirements: |
To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.
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