Students will develop a basic understanding of Oceanography, the study of Earth’s oceans. This
course will explain waves, tides, currents, and how scientists study the ocean. Students will learn
about marine ecosystems, including animal and plant life, their interactions, and how humans are
impacting them. Oceanography applies the sciences of biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and
meteorology to the Earth’s oceans. Lab activities and applying the scientific method will
be incorporated to broaden scientific skills and understanding.
Students spend on average 1 hour per week participating in labs. Please view the list below:
Semester 1 Labs:
Light's effects in water
Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics
Bathymetry
Layers in the Ocean: Temp and Salinity
Exploring Ocean Currents
Thermoregulation
Plastics in the Ocean
Oil Spills
Albatross Bolus Dissection
Ocean Acidification on Shells
Squid Dissection
Crab Dissection
Semester 2 Labs:
Sediment Lab
Primary Producers Lab
Overfishing and Sustainability Activity
Bony Fish Dissection
Shark Dissection
Echinoderm Dissections (sea star, sea urchin and sea cucumber)