Marine Science

Overview

Course Description

About 70% of the Earth is covered by water. Even today, much of the world’s oceans remain unexplored. Marine scientists make exciting new discoveries about marine life every day. In this course, students will discover the vast network of life that exists beneath the ocean’s surface and study the impact that humans have on the oceans.

Course Requirements

Grade Level

9

Materials

None

Duration

1 Semester

Prerequisites

None

Technology Skills

  • Internet Navigation
  • Word Processing
  • Email Communication

Outline

Semester A

Major Concepts

  • Humans and the Ocean
  • Plankton, Plants, and Algae
  •  Animals of the Sea
  •  Habitats and Ecology
  •  Life at Extremes
  •  Intelligence in the Sea
  •  Futures in Marine Science