East Penn School District Secondary Curriculum A Planned Course Statement for Oceanography Course # 410 Grade(s) 9, 10, 11, 12 Department: Science ength of Period (mins.) 40 Total Clock Hours: 60 Periods per Cycle: 6 ength of Course (yrs.) 0.5 Type of Offering: required elective Credit.50 Adopted 5/10/04 Developed by: Don utick
Description of Course Course Title: Oceanography - # 410 Description: This course is designed to study the physical, chemical and geological processes at work in the oceans, and their effect on marine plants and animals. The history of oceanographic research, instrumentation, seafloor topography, seafloor spreading, the chemistry of seawater, waves, currents, tides, and life in the sea are topics included in this course. Goals: Work in areas of physical, geological, and biological oceanography to identify the effects of sea and energy processes on the health of the rest of the planet. ist the unique characteristics of water, and describe their effects relative to life on our planet. Identify the more common life forms found on the east coast of the nited States and compare the various habitats of these organisms. Requirements: Prerequisites: All students who have not taken the course, Integrated Science, may take Oceanography. Text: Spaulding and Namowitz, Earth Science, McDougal-ittell Publishing, 2003 Key to evels of Achievement (isted with each learning objective) Awareness (A): earning (): nderstanding (): Reinforcement (R): Students are introduced to concepts, forms, and patterns. Students are involved in a sequence of steps and practice activities which involved further development and allow evaluation of process. Students demonstrate ability to apply acquired concepts and skills to individual assignments and projects on an independent level. Students maintain and broaden understanding of concepts and skills to accomplish tasks at a greater level of sophistication.
Course Objectives Science Oceanography Page 1 nit Num Objective evel Content Evaluation Standard Introduction to Oceanography 3.4 D Oceanographic Instruments and Sampling Techniques 1 Students will list and describe the steps leading to the formation of earth and its oceans. 2 Students will compose a list of famous oceanographic expeditions and famous people who have contributed to oceanography. 3 Students will discuss methods of navigation and the use of oceanographic instruments in the study of the sea. 4 Students will describe three methods of finding the depth of the water. A Read and discuss theories on the formation of our solar system Compare the composition of our sun and the planets of our solar system. Explain the relationship between mass, distance and gravitational force. Discussion on the formation of our planet. Explain the origin of Earth s atmosphere, oceans, and continental block Diagram the structure of the Earth. Watch introductory video outlining areas of oceanic research past and present se maps to locate the five ocean basins and the larger seas Outline the contributions of famous ocean explorers ist the contributions of the Challenger expedition. Read and discuss methods of navigation Internet research oceanographic instruments Discuss the origins of the terms sounding and fathom Calculate the depth of the ocean using data from an echo sounder Calculate the depth of a water sample using data from D.S.R.T. s 3.1 B 3.7 C 3.1 D 3.2 B
Course Objectives Science Oceanography Page 2 nit Num Objective evel Content Evaluation Standard Sea Floor Topography Seafloor Spreading/Plate Tectonics 5 Students will name and describe three methods of directly observing the sea floor. 6 Students will label a cross-section of the ocean floor and describe the principal features and their origins. 7 Students will label a diagram of the continental margins and describe the physical characteristics of each. 8 Students will distinguish between the three types of sediment found in the ocean basin. 9 Students will explain the processes of plate tectonics. Research and report on oceanographic instruments Compare three bottom sampling techniques Video presentation featuring the Marine Science Consortium Internet research abel a model of the ocean floor Graph a cross section of the Atlantic Ocean using real data Illustrate the formation of guyots Explain magnetic stripes on the ocean floor Classify bottom sediment according to origin Discuss horizontal sorting Video presentation on the ocean floor Internet research Explain the difference between continental drift, seafloor 3.1 D 3.1 B 3.2 B 3.5 A
Course Objectives Science Oceanography Page 3 nit Num Objective evel Content Evaluation Standard spreading, and plate tectonics Explain why the ocean floor varies in age Chart the major tectonic plates on a world map Identify three different plate boundaries ist evidence supporting plate tectonics Construct a hexo-flexogram of changing continental positions Chemistry of Seawater 10 Students will label a diagram of the hydrological cycle. 11 Students will explain the salinity of the sea. 12 Students will compose a list of the chemical and physical properties of seawater. 13 Students will describe four methods of determining salinity. R R R R Explain the hydrologic cycle. Compare and contrast the waters of earth s early oceans and oceans today Identify different methods of measuring salinity Outline the unusual properties of water Discuss Dittmar s hypothesis ist the major constituents of seawater Calculate the density of water samples Construct and calibrate a hygrometer Explain the relationship of salinity and temperature to density Read and identify methods of measuring salinity Explain how conductivity can be 3.1 D 3.1 D
Course Objectives Science Oceanography Page 4 nit Num Objective evel Content Evaluation Standard used to measure salinity Explain how light refraction can be used to measure salinity Describe how salinity varies with depth Describe natural processes that affect the salinity of surface waters 14 Students will name five minerals currently being extracted from seawater. The Ocean in Motion 15 Students will describe the manner in which the earth is heated by the sun. 16 Students will explain density circulation patterns. 17 Students will describe the three celled circulation pattern of our atmosphere. R Internet research mineral resources of seawater Calculate the amount of gold dissolved in the ocean Read and explain the unequal heating of the earth s surface ist ways energy is transferred Discuss how temperature effects the density of a fluid Demonstrate convection circulation ist examples of convection circulation in nature Video presentation on atmospheric circulation ist factors effecting the transfer of energy from atmosphere to ocean 3.1 D 3.5 C 3.4 B 3.5 C
Course Objectives Science Oceanography Page 5 nit Num Objective evel Content Evaluation Standard 18 Students will label a map of the major ocean currents. 19 Students will describe the origin and motion of surface waves. 20 Students will explain the influence of the sun and moon on tides. 21 Students will describe the sequence of events in one tidal cycle. The Sea as a Habitat 22 Students will list five advantages to life in the sea. Chart major ocean currents on a world map Discuss the influence of ocean currents on coastal climates Explain the influence of the coriolis effect on ocean currents Discuss differences in wave motion in deep and shallow water Explain the Eckman spiral Calculate effective wave depth Identify the parts of a wave Explain wave refraction Diagram and label the phases of the moon Outline spring and neap tidal pattern Explain why tidal cycles vary with latitude Describe the tidal cycle at the New Jersey shore Video presentation Waves, currents, and tides Read and identify adaptation to life in the sea 3.4 B 3.1 E 3.4 C
Course Objectives Science Oceanography Page 6 nit Num Objective evel Content Evaluation Standard Discuss advantages to life in the sea 23 Students will discuss the possible function of diurnal migrations. 24 Students will describe how salinity, temperature, and dissolved oxygen limit the range of some marine organisms. 25 Students will describe Archimedes Principle. 26 Students will label a diagram of various pelagic and benthic realms. Class discussion of ways to avoid preydation ist examples of counter shading Explain the purpose of diurnal migrations Graph and explain the thermocline Graph and explain the halocline Explain how dissolved oxygen varies with depth Demonstrate Archimede s Principle Build a cartasian diver Identify the subdivision of the benthic and pelagic realms Explain why eye size varies with depth 3.1 E
Course Objectives Science Oceanography Page 7 nit Num Objective evel Content Evaluation Standard 27 Students will give specific examples of how life has adapted to the various ecological niches. Diagram and label a beach profile ist physical factors affecting the distribution of life in the sea Video presentation Plankton, nekton, and benthic organisms The Plankton 28 Students will define plankton. Discuss the process of photosynthesis Illustrate the concept of a food web Research plankton on the web 29 Students will describe the two subdivisions of the plankton. 30 Students will identify five planktonic organisms from a local seawater sample. The Nekton 31 Students will identify structure and function of the internal anatomy of fish. Discuss classification of plankton - Phytoplankton vs. zooplankton - Holopelagic vs. miropelagic - Microplankton vs. macroplankton Observe various plankton under a microscope abel a diagram of a fish (external) abel a diagram of a fish (internal)
Course Objectives Science Oceanography Page 8 nit Num Objective evel Content Evaluation Standard 32 Students will describe defense mechanisms employed by fish. 33 Students will label a diagram of the anatomy of a shark. 34 Students will discuss survival techniques that may be used in shark-infested water. 35 Students will distinguish between toothed and baleen whales. Research defense mechanisms used by fish to avoid predation Discuss differences between bony and cartalagonis fish abel a diagram of the anatomy of a shark (external) abel a diagram of the anatomy of a shark (internal) Discuss the topic of shark attack Internet research Frequency of shark attack worldwide Internet research Whales Participate in a virtual whale watch on the Internet Classify the common whales in the Atlantic Ocean
Course Objectives Science Oceanography Page 9 nit Num Objective evel Content Evaluation Standard ife in the Ocean Depths 36 Students will differentiate between porpoises and dolphins. 37 Students will describe the deepsea habitat. 38 Students will describe the general appearance of organisms living in the deep ocean. 39 Students will list reasons for bioluminescence. ife on the Bottom 40 Students will describe how intertidal organisms have adapted to life in a high-energy area. Read an discuss the differences between dolphins and porpoises Video presentation Field trip to National Aquarium Calculate hydrostatic pressure at great depths Discuss geothermal activity on the ocean floor Research how deep sea life forms conserve energy Discuss color of deep ocean life Explain the relationship of organisms living around black smokers Internet research Bioluminescence ist uses of bioluminescence in the deep Video presentation ife in the Deep Atlantic Read and discuss man s exploration of the deep Research and discuss adaptations to life on the bottom 3.1 E
Course Objectives Science Oceanography Page 10 nit Num Objective evel Content Evaluation Standard ist problems with living in the inter-tidal zone 41 Students will distinguish between epifauna, infauna, and nektoberthos. 42 Students will identify benthic organisms. Classify types of organisms living on the bottom Internet research Benthic organisms Write and present an oral report on a benthic organism Identify common organisms living in the inter-tidal zone