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I.Course Description:The Marine Science Elective Core is intended to provide students with advanced studies of science within the context of the marine environment. While emphasis is placed primarily on living organisms, oceanography and aspects of marine water chemistry are important components of the core. A good foundation in biology will be beneficial in this class.II.Course Objectives:Students will:Select appropriate equipment for scientific field investigations in marine environments.Differentiate among freshwater, brackish water, and saltwater.Describe physical characteristics of oceans, including topography of the ocean floor, plate tectonics, wave motion, depth, and pressure.Recognize interactions between the atmosphere and the ocean.Discuss physical and chemical properties of saltwater.Describe components of major marine ecosystems, including estuaries, coral reefs, benthic communities, and open-ocean communities.Identify patterns and interrelationships among producers, consumers, scavengers, and decomposers in a marine ecosystem.Describe characteristics of marine plant and algae divisions. Arrange various forms of marine life from most simple to most complex.Describe the anatomy and physiology of representative aquatic organisms.Describe positive and negative effects of human influence on marine environments.Identify various careers related to marine science.III.Classroom Expectations:1. Always show respect to yourself, your classmates, and your teacher.2. All gum, candy, drinks, music players, etc. should be put away during class. Cell phones should always be on silent and put away unless you have permission to use them for class assignments. 3. The use of a cell phone during a test, group work, lecture, etc., when not given permission, will result in a zero on that assignment.4. Be on time. Tardy means that you are not totally in the room when the bell rings. JCHS policy governs the consequences for tardiness.5. Come prepared for class – mentally and with all proper materials. 6. Listen carefully and follow ALL directions.7. All JCHS rules and policies will be enforced.*Choosing not to follow these classroom guidelines will result in the following: warning, student conference, parent notification/conference, school detention, or office referral.I have high expectations for you, both academically and behaviorally. The more you put into this class the more you’ll get out of it. Missed Assignments:If you miss an assignment, I will put a ‘1’ in INOW to show you are still able to make up that missed assignment. After five days, that ‘1’ will go to a ‘0’ and you will no longer be able to make it up. It is your responsibility to stay on top of all work that you miss in class. I will take off 5 points each day an assignment is late, for five days, on homework and daily grades. However, after those five days are up, you will be given a zero for that assignment. Unexcused Absences:It is very important that you get all absences excused. If you do not, the computer will not allow me to enter a grade above a zero for any given assignment on the day you missed. It is your responsibility to stay on top of this!Accommodations: Requests for accommodations for this course or any school event are welcomed from students and parents.Concerning laptop utilization:1. Student laptops should not be hard wired to the network or have print capabilities.2. Use of discs, flash drives, jump drives, or other USB devices will not be allowed on Madison City computers.3. Neither the teacher, nor the school is responsible for broken, stolen, or lost laptops. 4. Laptops and other electronic devices will be used at the individual discretion of the teacher. IV.Grading Policy:Test grades will account for 70% of the 9-weeks grade, with the remaining 30% being determined by quiz/daily grades. The grading scale is as follows: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (65-69), and F (below 65). Grades will be a reflection of mastery of the standards. Make sure all absences are excused as class work can be made up and graded for excused absences only. The Final Exam counts for 1/5 of final grade. V.Make-up Test Policy & Late work:Tests & quizzes that are missed can be made up on Wednesdays during my Refuel office hours.VI.Text and Other Required Reading:“Marine Science.” Second Edition, Thomas Green. I do not have a class set of these books, but the textbook is online. Please put the following link in your “favorites” on your preferred electronic device. and Supplies Needed:Per Individual:Notebook Colored pencilsWish List items (but not required):Pack of copy paper Command poster stripsSanitizing wipes Dishwashing liquid & handsoap18 – WEEK PLAN*Week 1Unit 1: Introduction to Marine BiologyLab safetyChapter 1: Exploring the OceansWeek 2Unit 1: Introduction to Marine BiologyChapter 2: Marine Scientist at WorkChapter 3: Marine EnvironmentsWeek 3Unit 1: Introduction to Marine Biology Chapter 3: Marine EnvironmentsWeek 4Unit 2: The Water PlanetChapter 15: The World of WaterChapter 16: Geology of the OceanWeek 5Unit 2: The Water PlanetChapter 16: Geology of the OceanChapter 17: Climate and the OceanWeek 6Unit 3: Energy in the OceanChapter 18: Temperature and PressureChapter 19: Light and Sound in the SeaWeek 7Unit 3: Energy in the OceanChapter 19: Light and Sound in the SeaChapter 20: Tides, Waves, and CurrentsWeek 8Unit 4: Kingdoms of Life in the SeaChapter 4: Unicellular Marine OrganismsChapter 5: Marine Algae and PlantsChapter 6: Simple Marine AnimalsWeek 9Unit 5: Marine InvertebratesChapter 7: CnidariansWeek 10Unit 5: Marine InvertebratesChapter 8: Marine wormsChapter 9: MollusksWeek 11Unit 5: Marine InvertebratesChapter 10: CrustaceansWeek 12Unit 5: Marine InvertebratesChapter 11: EchinodermsWeek 13Unit 6: Marine VertebratesChapter 12: Marine FishesWeek 14Unit 6: Marine VertebratesChapter 13: Marine Reptiles and BirdsWeek 15Unit 6: Marine VertebratesChapter 14: Marine MammalsWeek 16Unit 7: Marine EcologyChapter 21: Interdependence in the SeaChapter 22: Pollution in the OceanWeek 17Unit 7: Marine EcologyChapter 23: Conservation of ResourcesWeek18Finals* The syllabus serves as a guide for both the teacher and student; however, during the term it may become necessary to make additions, deletions, or substitutions. Adequate notice will be provided to students of any necessary changes. Dear Parent/Guardian,I’m excited to be teaching your student in Marine Biology this year! I hope that you will contact me should you have any concerns about the progress of your son/daughter. I have high expectations for all of my students and hope that you will support and encourage your student to give their best effort. Please look over the syllabus with your son/daughter. Both you and your student need to sign and date this signature page and have your son/daughter return this form. Please provide a current email address and phone number at which I can contact you should the need arise. Please contact me at school with any concerns.Thank you,Ms. Rebecca BrooksMy child and I have read and discussed the classroom syllabus. Student Name (Print) ____________________________________Date_____________Student Signature_______________________________________Date_____________Parent/Guardian Name (Print)______________________________Date_____________Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________Date_____________Email address_____________________________(w) ____________________________ (h)Phone number___________________(w) __________________(h) _________________(c)I incorporate an online site for Forensics. Students are expected to access class notes from the Schoology site each unit and complete assignments as required. Is there any reason your child cannot access the internet outside of school hours to complete assignments?_____ YES my child will be able to access the internet outside of school hours to complete online assignments._____ NO my child cannot access the internet outside of school hours to complete online assignments.Does your child have printing capabilities at home? (yes) (no) Is there anything else that you would like me to know about your child? *Students are encouraged to bring their own electronic device to school and practice proper phone etiquette. ................
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