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Description
Looking for a marine biology course? Well, we've got you covered. Marine Biology is a brief, high-interest course that can be used as a short course alone, or in addition to your current earth science or biology curriculum to add an aquatic dimension to your studies. In 14 chapters, the text explores ocean ecosystems such as coral reefs, islands, estuaries, bays, beaches, tide pools, ocean, the abyss, and polar seas. The focus is on introducing and describing animals from each of these diverse ocean habitats and showing how each organism functions in its environment and interacts with neighboring organisms. There is a secular and heavy-handed environmentalist slant, however, which is most apparent when the text examines threats to each ecosystem and its inhabitants. Because the course focuses on specific ecosystems, it is also less comprehensive and in-depth than Apologia's Marine Biology course. The student text features glossy pages, an abundance of colorful photos, bold vocabulary words, and questions for the student sprinkled throughout. A teacher guide and a lab manual complement the student book and offer answers to discussion questions and hands-on lab activities, respectively. The lab manual contains 14 in-depth labs such as mapping the seafloor, effects of wave action on a barrier island, doing a wetland study, analyzing sand samples, observing the effects of varying salinity in algae, and more. Each lab consists of a list of materials, a lengthy written procedure, data tables, questions to answer, and suggestions for additional research using the library and internet. The equipment needed is not extensive, although you will have to find or purchase some aquatic organisms (plankton, common bioluminescent creatures, a hydra and other more common aquatic plants and animals), a water test kit, a hydrometer, and a few other items. The teacher's guide contains answers to the questions in the student text and a teacher's version of the lab experiments, including where to locate the specialized lab supplies, additional procedural information, and answers to the lab questions. - Jess
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.