Class Time: 6th hour (2:20 - 3:25)

Minimum Class Size: 6

Maximum Class Size: 20

Prerequisite: Students should have completed high school Biology

Required Materials or Books:

• Exploring Creation With Marine Biology Textbook (Apologia)
• 3 Ring binder
• Safety goggles

In order to take this course, students must have completed a first-year biology course, preferably Exploring Creation With Biology. This course concentrates on marine wildlife and marine habitats. It provides a survey of members of each biological kingdom that live in marine environments. The student will learn about the microscopic organisms that make life in the ocean possible, including details about their interesting habits and life cycles. The student will also learn about the anatomy of many macroscopic marine creatures such as clams, starfish, and sharks. The student will then learn how these creatures and their physical surroundings form marine ecosystems such as intertidal zones, estuaries, coral reefs, continental shelf communities, epipelagic communities, and deep-ocean communities. The course ends with a study of marine resources and our relationship with the sea.

This will be an exciting and challenging science class. Students will participate in a variety of learning experiences including hands-on activities, note-taking, labs and a few projects. Students should plan to spend 4 hours per week in preparation for class.

Teacher Information:

I have a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Texas Teacher Certification in Secondary Biology. I taught science in public school for fifteen years. Courses I have taught include General Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science and Biology. I am currently homeschooling my 14 year old daughter.