High Marine Science 1
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Number of Credits
1
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Estimated Completion Time
2 Semesters
Pre Requisites
Biology 1 recommended
Description
Since the beginning of time, humans have relied on the ocean. But as our planet continues to change over time, human activity has impacted the environment. In the marine science course, students will explore the watery depths of our own planet and understand just how vital the ocean is to our existence.
Throughout the course, students will meet marine animals and see how they interact with each other and their environment. They will tour the evolving seafloor and see trenches, volcanoes, and ridges, just to name a few. Along the way, students will hang ten as they discover waves, currents, tides, and other physical interactions between the ocean and the land. Finally, students will study the impacts of chemical processes on our blue planet and how they affect the water, the atmosphere, and even our climate. With a focus on conservation, this course will show students that the ocean connects us all, across distance and even time. Hang on—it’s going to be an amazing journey.
Access the site links below to view the course descriptions from the Florida Course Code directory.
Regular course description:
http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewCourse/Preview/13108
Honors course description:
SEGMENT 1
- Introduction to Marine Science
- Ocean Exploration
- Ocean Zones
- Properties of Water
- Plate Tectonics
- Ocean Formation
- Ocean’s Impact on Weather
- Ocean’s Impact on Climate
- Air and Sea Interactions
- Seasonal Changes
- Ocean’s Systems
- Waves
- Tides and Currents
- Coastal Dynamics
SEGMENT 2
- Marine Biodiversity
- Ecosystem Health
- Marine Populations
- Adaptations
- Marine Habitats
- Marine EcosystemsFood Webs and Energy Transfer
- Marine Relationships
- Human Impact on Marine Life
- Biotechnology
- Pollution
- Conservation
- Research and Resources
- Future of an Ocean Planet
Household items for lab experiments
Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, research papers, oral assessments, and discussions. This course will use the state-approved grading scale. Each course contains a mandatory final exam or culminating project that will be weighted at 20% of the student’s overall grade.***
***Proctored exams can be requested by FLVS at any time and for any reason in an effort to ensure academic integrity. When taking the exam to assess a student’s integrity, the exam must be passed with at least a 59.5% in order to earn credit for the course.
Courses subject to availability.
Pursuant to s. 1002.20, F.S.; A public school student whose parent makes written request to the school principal shall be exempted from the teaching of reproductive health or any disease, including HIV/AIDS, in accordance with the provisions of s. 1003.42(3). Learn more about the process and which courses contain subject matter where an exemption request can be made.
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