What is Marine Science?

• Marine Science
• 11th,12th Grade

Unit 1:

Introduction to Marine Science

Unit Itinerary:

- "Who are You?" LessonUp Activity

- "What is Marine Science?" LessonUp Notes

- Marine exploration timeline

- Prefixes and suffixes highlight list

- 2.1 Practice of Science Book Notes

- Tools of Marine Science Walk Around Lab

- Inquiry partner project - fresh vs. salt water

- Tree Octopus activity

- Current event activity

What do you think of
when you hear the term
"Marine Science"?

What is Marine Science?

Marine - anything relating to saltwater environments

Science - a body of knowledge used to explain & understand the natural world

The Four Branches of Marine Science

1) Chemical oceanography - chemical components of water

2) Marine geology - how the oceans were formed, what sediments are there now

3) Physical oceanography - how the ocean moves and interacts with the environment

4) Marine biology - what living things exist in the marine environment

Why do we study Marine Science?

- History of the planet & life

- History of human beings

- Economic impact of the oceans

- Oceans impact on our weather & climate

- Oceans are a source of food & oxygen

- So much is unknown - quest to gain new knowledge about our planet's resources & life

Why do you care
about the ocean?

What are you going to learn in Marine Science?

How to...

- Read a tide chart & predict tidal movement

- Avoid dangerous beach & boating situations

- Identify if water is safe & healthy to swim, boat, fish, etc.

- Understand & identify life in the oceans

- Perform a squid dissection

- Change your impact on the oceans in a positive way

How is science conducted?

The scientific method is one way of conducting science.

The scientific method can be followed either by the original collection of evidence through an experiment OR by analyzing previously collected data in the form of research.

Science experiments often start with a comparative question. Write a question that compares two things in this classroom for today's exit ticket.