Introduction to Marine Ecology
In this 4 week course, students will explore the basic concepts of marine ecology.
Laura Petrusic
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(270)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will have weekly web quests and discussion questions posted to the classroom 1 week prior to the beginning of each live class.Assessment
Students will be assessed using weekly quizzes posted in Google Classroom (40 points), weekly discussion board participation (20 points) and Unit Exit Summary (40 points) Weekly instructor feed back will be submitted to students via the Outschool messaging app. The rubric for the summary will be posted upon class enrollment. Homework for the course can be completed with feedback up to one month after the course is completed.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Together learners will explore the basic concepts of marine ecology. Concepts in this course provide a foundation for the following marine ecology units: Coral Reef Connections, Estuary Expeditions and Open Ocean Life Top to Bottom Each week students will be assigned a web quest and online classroom discussion to serve as a leaping point for live class discussion and concept exploration. Class time will include a combination of ppt presentations, student collaboration and concept application. Weekly web quests and discussion questions will be posted one week before live class time is scheduled.
Learning Goals
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
-Trace energy and nutrient flow with marine ecosystems.
-Describe marine species interactions.
-Generate a diagram and profile of the major ocean basins.
-Explain the effects of physical environmental changes on marine organisms including: wave action, salinity and temperature.
-Describe vertical zonation with in marine ecosystems.
Other Details
Supply List
One page note-taking handouts will be supplied 24 hours prior to the class meeting.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2018
4.9
270reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Science
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Florida Institue of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of South Carolina
Marine and environmental science have been passionate pursuits of mine since childhood. I feel that this passion, combined with my education and extensive experience developing and delivering quality educational programs, will foster a community of learners who care about our oceans and environment. Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 47 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
5-9 learners per class
