Science
Marine Science
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Couse description
God created the oceans to promote and sustain life on Earth. Humans have been given the responsibility to explore and care for our planet, but often our activities have a negative impact on its health and sustainability. In Marine Science, students explore the watery depths of the planet to see evidence of God’s design and to understand just how vital the ocean is to our existence. Throughout the course, students meet marine animals and see how they interact with each other and their environment. They tour the ever-changing seafloor and view its trenches, volcanoes, and ridges. They discover God’s powerful design of waves, currents, tides, and the other physical interactions between the ocean and the land. Finally, students study the impacts of chemical processes on our blue planet and how they affect the water, atmosphere, and even our climate. With a focus on our responsibility to care for God’s creation, this course shows students that the ocean connects us all, across distance and even time.
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Course Types
Prerequisites
None
Required Materials
Lab Materials: This course contains lab activities; a list of required lab materials is included in the course.
In addition to a computer with an Internet connection, most courses require speakers (or headphones); a digital camera or scanner to take photos of completed work; a printer; common household items; access to research materials; and productivity software for word processing, presentations, etc.