This bundle contains my intro unit to Marine Biology, which is also applicable to Marine and Earth Science courses. It includes, lecture notes, activities, and assessments. Topics Include: What is Marine Science?What is Oceanography?Branches of Marine ScienceMarine TechThe World OceanLongitude/LatitudeOcean Zones (Pelagic, Benthic, Photic, and their sub-zones.)All files are available on my store individually, however, purchase the bundle and receive 20% off! Now includes answer keys.
This bundle contains my Ocean Classification Unit from Marine Biology. It includes, lecture notes, activities, and assessments. Topics Include: Marine LifestylesBiologic Classification and NamingLinnaean TaxonomyBinomial NomenclatureDomainsKingdoms15 Marine PhylaAll files are available on my store individually, however, purchase the bundle and receive 20% off! Now includes answer keys for Study Guide, Quiz, and Test.
This bundle contains my Marine Simple Animals Unit from Marine Biology. It includes, lecture notes, activities, and assessments. Topics Include: Simple AnimalsPoriferaCnidariaCtenophoraBONUS: Infographic Project not available separately in my store. All files (except the Bonus Project) are available in my store individually, however, purchase the bundle and receive 20% off! Now includes answer keys.
Explore one of 30 Marine Invertebrates! This supplemental project allows students to research and learn about one of 30 Marine Invertebrates. Students will produce a 1 page infographic (mini-poster) with the information they have learned. Includes animals from phylums: Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nemertea, Nematoda, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda, and Echinodermata. Students will need the internet for research and a program such as Canva, Pikochart, Google Docs, Keynote, PowerPoint, or
This bundle contains my Marine Invertebrates Unit from Marine Biology. It includes, lecture notes, activities, and assessments. Topics Include: Simple Worms (Nematoda, Platyhelminthes, Nemertea)AnnelidsMollusks (Gastropoda, Bivalvia, Cephalopoda)BONUS: Infographic Project for Unit 5 which is not available separately in my store. All files (except the Bonus Project) are available in my store individually, however, purchase the bundle and receive 20% off! Includes answer keys.
This is the lecture from the second unit of my Marine Biology course. Topics Include: Marine LifestylesBiologic Classification and NamingLinnaean TaxonomyBinomial NomenclatureDomainsKingdoms15 Marine PhylaThis was created using default fonts in Office 365. You will not need any additional downloads, besides PowerPoint. The file can easily be converted into Google Slides or Keynote, however the formatting may be altered. A .pdf is also included for quick access.
This bundle contains my Marine Plants and Plankton Unit from Marine Biology. It includes, lecture notes, activities, and assessments. Topics Include: ChromalveolatesRhodophytaChlorophytaMarine AngiospermsRhizariaBONUS: Infographic Project not available separately in my store. All files (except the Bonus Project) are available in my store individually, however, purchase the bundle and receive 20% off! Now includes answer keys.
This is the lecture from the introductory unit from my Marine Biology course. It can be applied to most Marine Sciences. Topics Include: What is Marine Science?What is Oceanography?Branches of Marine ScienceMarine TechThe World OceanLongitude/LatitudeOcean Zones (Pelagic, Benthic, Photic, and their sub-zones.)Includes one video: How do you become a marine biologist? | Earth UnpluggedThis was created using default fonts in Office 365. You will not need any additional downloads, besides PowerPoin
Explore deep sea sponges! This this short worksheet gives students a glimpse into the deep sea with a recently discovered sponge. Students will read an article from the New York Times and answer five extended response questions. This worksheet is a great supplement to learning about the sea or marine life. It works for in class, homework, and substitute plans. Students will need internet access to explore and find answers from the website. Includes a .zip file containing a .pdf and .docx copy. N
This bundle contains my Marine Invertebrates 2 Unit from Marine Biology. It includes, lecture notes, activities, and assessments. Topics Include: Marine ArthropodsEchinodermsUrochordatesBONUS: Infographic Project for Unit 6 which is not available separately in my store. All files (except the Bonus Project) are available in my store individually, however, purchase the bundle and receive 20% off! Includes answer keys.
Explore Sea Urchins! This this short worksheet gives students an in-depth look at sea urchins as a keystone species of their environment. Students will read an article from the famed scientific journal, Science, and answer six extended response questions. This worksheet is a great supplement to learning about the sea or marine life. It works for in class, homework, and substitute plans. A pdf of the article is included, but it is preferable that student have internet access. Includes a .zip fil
Explore Marine Biology! This short worksheet will enable students to explore the exciting career of Marine Biology on marinebio.org. Includes an explanation of Marine Biology, the branches/sub-fields of Marine Biology, and the technology used to explore the ocean. This worksheet is a great supplement to learning about the sea or marine life. It works for in class, homework, and substitute plans. Students will need internet access to explore and find answers from the website. Includes a .zip file
Explore the 15 Marine Phyla! This supplemental project allows students to research and learn one of the 15 Marine Phyla of their choice. Students will produce a 1 page infographic (mini-poster) with the information they have learned. Students will need the internet for research and a program such as Canva, Pikochart, Google Docs, Keynote, PowerPoint, or Google Slides. Includes a .zip with the instructions in .pdf and editable .docx forms. This assignment is easily adaptable to any phylum you ar
This is the lecture from the third unit of my Marine Biology course. Contains fully animated slides, exciting pictures, and explanatory videos. Topics Include: ChromalveolatesRhodophytaChlorophytaMarine AngiospermsRhizariaThis was created using default fonts in Office 365. You will not need any additional downloads, besides PowerPoint. The file can easily be converted into Google Slides or Keynote, however, the formatting may be altered. A .pdf is also included for quick access.
This is the unit test from the introductory unit from my Marine Biology course. It can be applied to most Marine Sciences. Topics Include: What is Marine Science?What is Oceanography?Branches of Marine ScienceMarine TechThe World OceanLongitude/LatitudeOcean Zones (Pelagic, Benthic, Photic, and their sub-zones.)Includes a .zip file containing the test in .pdf and .docx format. Now includes answer key. Download the accompanying PowerPoint for free at: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/
Explore Gastropods! This this short worksheet gives students an in-depth look at class Gastropoda. Students will read an article from the University of California - Berkley and answer six extended response questions. This worksheet is a great supplement to learning about the sea or marine life. It works for in class, homework, and substitute plans. A pdf of the article is included, but it is preferable that student have internet access. Includes a .zip file containing a .pdf and .docx copy. Also
This is the lecture from the fourth unit of my Marine Biology course. Contains fully animated slides, exciting pictures, and explanatory videos. Topics Include: Simple AnimalsPorifera CnidariaCtenophoraThis was created using default fonts in Office 365. You will not need any additional downloads, besides PowerPoint. The file can easily be converted into Google Slides or Keynote, however, the formatting may be altered. A .pdf is also included for quick access.
Explore Foraminifera! This short worksheet will enable students to explore the role of forams as an indicator species and their response to the Deep Horizon Oil Spill. Students will read and questions from an article by the Smithsonian on ocean.si.edu. This worksheet is a great supplement to learning about the sea or marine life. It works for in class, homework, and substitute plans. Students will need internet access to explore and find answers from the website. Includes a .zip file containing
This is the test from the second unit of my Marine Biology course. Topics Include: Marine LifestylesBiologic Classification and NamingLinnaean TaxonomyBinomial NomenclatureDomainsKingdoms15 Marine PhylaIncludes a .zip file containing the test in .pdf and .docx format. Now includes answer key.
Explore Crustaceans! This this short worksheet gives students an in-depth look at crustaceans. Students will read an article from the Marine Education Society of Australasia and answer six extended response questions. This worksheet is a great supplement to learning about the sea or marine life. It works for in class, homework, and substitute plans. A pdf of the article is included, but it is preferable that student have internet access. Includes a .zip file containing a .pdf and .docx copy. Als
I have been privileged to teach Marine Biology, Physical Science, Biology, Earth Science, Physics and Anatomy at the high school level.
Teaching style
My teaching style in general is quite laid-back/relaxed. Each unit typically includes direct instruction, individual investigation, and group activities.
My own education history
I have had the honor of studying Marine and Earth Sciences at the undergraduate and graduate level. My most recent degree is a Master of the Arts in Secondary Education.
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