Marine Science
In Marine Science 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.
Grade:
9
Duration:
1 Semester
Prerequisites:
None
Credit:
0.5
Materials:
None
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.
Outline
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
Modules 1-6
Course Syllabus