Marine Science

Duration

10 Months

Prerequisites

Student Must Have Completed Grade 8

Requirements

None

Course Summary

Marine science explores the ocean's depths and its importance to our existence. Students learn about marine animals, seafloor features like trenches and volcanoes, and ocean-land interactions such as waves, currents, and tides. Perfect for understanding our blue planet.

MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS

Semester 1

  • Introduction to Marine Science
  • Ocean Exploration
  • Ocean Zones
  • Properties of Water
  • Plate Tectonics
  • Ocean Formation
  • Ocean’s Impact on Weather
  • Ocean’s Impact on Climate
  • Air and Sea Interactions
  • Seasonal Changes
  • Ocean’s Systems
  • Waves Tides and Currents
  • Coastal Dynamics

Honors

  • Ocean Exploration
  • Ocean’s impact on weather
  • Sounds in the sea

Semester 2

  • Marine Biodiversity
  • Ecosystem Health
  • Marine Populations
  • Adaptations
  • Marine Habitats
  • Marine Ecosystems
  • Food Webs and Energy Transfer
  • Marine Relationships
  • Human Impact on Marine Life
  • Biotechnology
  • Pollution
  • Conservation
  • Research and Resources
  • Future of an Ocean Planet

Honors

  • Marine Biodiversity and Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology and Environmental Conservation
  • Research Management

How Marine Science supports student success

In Marine Science, students build subject knowledge through structured online lessons, guided practice, and regular feedback from qualified teachers. The course supports flexible study while maintaining clear academic expectations and steady progress.

Students can revisit learning materials, complete assignments at a manageable pace, and use teacher guidance to strengthen understanding. Families can follow progress while learners develop organization, independent study habits, and confidence.

  • Clear learning goals connect each lesson to the wider course.
  • Activities and assignments help students apply important concepts.
  • Assessments and teacher feedback identify strengths and next steps.
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Marine Science | Online Course