Big Blue: Exploring the Physical, Geological, and Chemical Properties of the Ocean – Grades 7 – 10 – Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 – 20 Weeks

Oceanography is a lab based class, with hands on guided inquiry activities in which students will study the physical, chemical, and geological aspects of the ocean. Topics include exploration and oceanographic instruments; the chemistry of sea water; ocean dynamics; ocean floor features and formation; waves and tides.

This course is designed to give students a better understanding of the world ocean. Through hands on labs that can be easily done at home, to analyzing real world data students will take an interactive approach to online oceanography.

Using inquiry based labs; student will explore and gain an understanding of ocean chemistry, dynamics, and geologic features.

Experimental design, graphing techniques and science based math will be applied in the various lessons.

Students can expect at least 1 hour of homework per week, including readings, graphing, labs, and questions.

NOTE: Registration deadline is September 15, 2021.

There must be a minimum of 5 students to run this class.

Recent Reviews:

So, that's where they live!!!

Rated 5 out of 5

January 26, 2021

After taking the Dig Deep Marine Biology course, my daughter wanted to take more ocean related classes.. She was so thrilled to find out she could take Big Blue with Mrs. Pope. Mrs. Pope continued to do a wonderful job providing hands on projects that expanded her knowledge and love more marine biology life. If you have a child who is interested in how the ocean works or wants to get into a marine field, this class is great to take!

Dorothy M

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