Date (reference)	Guiding Question	Activities/Assignments (due same day unless otherwise noted)
9/02 Wednesday Introduction	Who are we? Why are we here?	Fears & Hopes Friendly Letter - due Friday 9/04
9/03 Thursday Introduction	How will we support each other's learning?	SMARTies Goal Setting Activity Buy class materials - due Tuesday 9/08
9/04 Friday Introduction	How can we utilize our resources (e.g. text) to support learning?	Friendly Letter due today Textbook Tour Probe: “Doing Science” (individually)
9/08 Tuesday Ch.1 The Science of Marine Biology	What is Marine Biology? Why study marine biology?	Class materials - due today Frayer Model: Marine Biology p.1-7 Class Policy signatures - due Friday 9/11
9/09 Wednesday Ch.1 The Science of Marine Biology	How have scientists studied the oceans of the world?	The History of Marine Biology p.2,3 Chronological Sequence Notes
9/10 Thursday Ch.1 The Science of Marine Biology	How do scientists, including Marine Biologists, go about understanding the natural world?	The Challenger Expedition p. 3,4 3 Column Chart: Before, During, After
9/11 Friday Ch.1 The Science of Marine Biology	How do scientists, including Marine Biologists, go about understanding the natural world?	Class Policy signatures - due today Growth of Marine Biology; MB Today p. 4-7 Cornell Style Notes Probe: “What is a Hypothesis?” (individually)
9/14 Monday	How did/do marine biologist use observations to make inferences about?	Dead Things in Jars Observation Notes Probe: “Is it a Theory?” (individually)
9/15 Tuesday Ch.1 The Science of Marine Biology	How do scientists, including Marine Biologists, go about understanding the natural world?	The Scientific Method p.7-17 Add bold-faced words to Journal Glossary Critical Thinking p.10 (#1-4)
9/16 Wednesday Ch.1 Marine Biology	What role do hypothesis and theories play in “doing science”?	“Doing Science”, ‘What is a Hypothesis”, ‘Is it a Theory?” (group revisit)
9/17 Thursday Ch.2 The Sea Floor	How geologic processes impact the study of marine biology?	Sea Floor Study Guide p.19-38 (with partner map) Science Notebooks due tomorrow.
9/18 Friday Ch.2 The Sea Floor	How geologic processes impact the study of marine biology?	Cont. Sea Floor Study Guide p.19-38 (with partner map) Science Notebooks due today.
9/20 Monday Ch.2 The Sea Floor	How geologic processes impact the study of marine biology?	Return of Dead Things in Jars Critical Thinking p. 39
9/21 Tuesday	How can students become more active in their learning and the learning of others?	Ch.3, Ch.4 Students Lesson/Presentation Preparation Time
9/22 Wednesday	How can students become more active in their learning and the learning of others?	Ch.3, Ch.4 Students Lesson/Presentation Preparation Time
9/23 Thursday Ch.3 Chem.& Physical Features of Seawater	What is the nature of water? How does the addition of salt affect water?	Presentation #1: THE WATERS OF THE OCEAN p. 40-44 HW: Prepare for your lesson segment Complete 3-2-1 Reflection
9/24 Friday Ch.3 Chem.& Physical Features of Seawater	What physical characteristics are important when studying seawater?	Presentation #2: THE WATERS OF THE OCEAN p. 45-48 HW: Prepare for your lesson segment Complete 3-2-1 Reflection
9/28 Monday Ch.3 Chem.& Physical Features of Seawater	What factors cause the surface of the ocean to circulate?	Presentation #3: OCEAN CIRCULATION p. 48-52 HW: Prepare for your lesson segment Complete 3-2-1 Reflection
9/29 Tuesday Ch.3 Chem.& Physical Features of Seawater	What roles do layering and “The Great Ocean Conveyer” play in ocean circulation?	Presentation #4: THE WATERS OF THE OCEAN p. 53-55 HW: Prepare for your lesson segment Complete 3-2-1 Reflection
9/30 Wednesday Ch.3 Chem.& Physical Features of Seawater	How are waves and tides generated? Why are they crucial to life in the world’s oceans?	Presentation #5: WAVES AND TIDES p. 55-62 HW: Prepare for your lesson segment Complete 3-2-1 Reflection
10/1 Thursday Ch.4 Fundamentals of Biology	What basic macronutrients are required for life to exist in the ocean? What role do macronutrients play in the ocean?	Presentation #6: THE INGREDIENTS OF LIFE p. 64-66 HW: Prepare for your lesson segment Complete 3-2-1 Reflection
10/2 Friday Ch.4 Fundamentals of Biology	What basic macronutrients are required for life to exist in the ocean? What role do macronutrients play in the ocean?	Cont. Presentation #6: THE INGREDIENTS OF LIFE p. 64-66 Review Game – Part 1 ALL PRESENTATION COMPONENTS DUE NO LATER THAN TODAY!
10/5 Monday Chapters 1-4	What factors make living in the sea challenging? What characteristics assist various organisms to cope with these challenges?	Presentation #7: CHALLENGES OF LIFE IN THE SEA p. 71-76 Review Game – Part 2 HW: Review lesson segments Complete last 3-2-1 Reflection
10/6 Tuesday Chapters 1-4	How well did marine biology students learn their lessons? J	Open Journal Exam, then turn notebook in Chapters 1-4
10/7 Wednesday 10/8 Thursday	What characterize the World’s Oceans and creatures within it?	Video - Blue Planet: The World’s Oceans
10/9 Friday	No School
10/12 Monday Ch.4 Biology	In what ways do marine organisms obtain energy for life?	The Fuel of Life, p. 66-68 Venn Diagram
10/13 Tuesday Ch.4 Biology	In what ways are cells considered “living machines”?	Living Machinery: Cells and Organelles, p. 68-70 Classroom as a Cell
10/14 Wednesday Ch.4 Biology	“How is matter organized in living things?	Levels of Organization, p. 70-71 Group discussion; attach labels to journal
10/15 Thursday Ch.4 Biology	How is natural selection a mechanism changing living things?	Modeling Natural Selection: Clamus sweetus (data table, graphs)
10/16 Friday Ch.4 Biology	How is natural selection a mechanism changing living things?	Modeling Natural Selection: Clamus sweetus Read THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE, P. 78-79 (write two Conclusion paragraphs)
10/19 Monday Ch.3 Chem/Phys.	How are tides related to our moon?	Guest Instructor: Moon Phases
10/20 Tuesday Ch.3 Chem/Phys.	How are tides related to our moon?	Guest Instructor: Moon & Tides
10/21 Wednesday Ch.3 Chem/Phys.	How are tides related to our moon?	Guest Instructor: Tides Gizmo Simulation
10/22 Thursday Ch.3 Chem/Phys.	How do tides affect living things? How are organisms adapted to manage the changing tides?	Attach/complete Tide and Moon Phase HO Blue Planet: Tidal Seas (T-Chart: Organisms/Tide w/ adaptation)
10/23 Friday Ch.3 Chem/Phys.	How do tides affect living things? How are organisms adapted to manage the changing tides?	Reading Tide Tables Blue Planet: Tidal Seas (T-Chart: Organisms/Tide w/ adaptation)
10/26 Monday Ch.4 Biology	How and why are marine organisms classified by scientists?	Classifying Living Things p. 79-83; 88 (Five Kingdom “Hula Skirt”) HW: Complete “Hula Skirt”)
10/27 Tuesday Ch.4 Biology	How and why are marine organisms classified by scientists?	Classifying Living Things p. 79-83; 88 (Glossary terms; Fig. 4.24)
10/28 Wednesday Ch.4 Biology	How and why are marine animals classified into phyla?	Kingdom Animalia: Major Phyla (“Pie Chart” Color page with notes)
10/29 Thursday	How and why are marine organisms, especially animals, identified by scientists?	Kingdom Animalia: Major Phyla (“Pie Chart” Color page with notes) Taxonomy (reading notes/glossary terms) Taxon of six NW Coast Animals
10/30 Friday		Gap day for make-up and/or Video: What If There Were No Moon? notes books due EOP
11/2 Monday		Read, Glossary, Notes on article… Taxonomy: Description and Classification of Living Organisms
11/3 Tuesday	How are marine organisms identified by scientists?	Dichotomous Keys: Oregon Coast Mammals (Create own Invertebrates of NW Coast Key, then exchange with a neighboring group.)
11/4 Wednesday	What adaptations of marine organisms help them to survive in their environment?	Lesson: Diversity and Adaptation in Marine Environments
11/5 Thursday Ch.3 Chem/Phys.	What factors effect the movement of the earth’s oceans?	Guest Instructor: Mrs. Heckroth Ocean Circulation: Surface Circulation - The Coriolis Effect, Wind Patterns, and Surface Currents Notebook due today.
11/6 Fri
11/9 Mon	What are essential components of all marine ecosystems?	Introduction to Marine Ecology p. 211 And Marine Ecosystems Layered Project
11/10 Tues		Organization of Communities p.212-219
11/11 Wed	Veteran’s Day – No School	HW: Ch. 10 Reading, Notes, Key Terms
11/13 Thur	What are essential components of all marine ecosystems?	Marine Lifestyles & Environments p.220-221 Flow of Energy and Materials p.221-229 Ch.10 Key Terms/Reading Notes due EOP
11/14 Fri	How will marine biology students be expected to show learning?	Review Game for Ch.1-4 Retest
11/16 Mon	How well did marine biology students learn their lessons? J	Administer Ch.1-4 Retest (new score may replace lower old score)
11/17 Tues	What are essential components of all marine ecosystems?	Ch.10 Critical Thinking Questions p.230 Nutrient Cycle due p.227-229
11/18 Wed	In what ways are the “essential components” present in unique marine ecosystems?	Focus Chapter Key Terms due Ch. 10: 5pt. Choice Activities due
11/19 Thur		Focus Chapter Reading Notes due
11/20 Fri		Focus Chapter Critical Thinking ?s due
11/23 Mon	In what ways are the “essential components” present in unique marine ecosystems?	Focus Chapter Key: 5pt. Choice Activities due
11/24 Tues		Focus Chapter Work day
	Thanksgiving Vacation
11/30 Mon	In what ways are the “essential components” present in unique marine ecosystems?	“B” Layer work time: Ch. 10 Marine Ecosystems and your Focus Chapter Retake Vocabulary Ch. 10 Quiz
12/1 Tues
12/2 Wed
12/3 Thur	How well did marine biology students learn their lessons? J
12/4 Friday	In what ways are the “essential components” present in unique marine ecosystems? “Where are major marine ecosystems located and what are their essential components?”	“B” Layer Activity due Plan for “A” Layer Activity (must be completed before Winter Break, so schedule ahead with Mrs. Neiman)
12/7 Mon		Marine Ecosystems Map
12/8 Tues		“B” Layer Project group assessment
12/9 Wed		Marine Ecology Lab (“B” Layer)
12/10 Thur	“What understandings will need to be demonstrated on a marine ecology assessment?”	Review time for Ch. 10 Individual AND Your group’s focus Chapter TEST (Ch. 11,12,13,14,15,or16)
12/11 Fri	How well did marine biology students learn their lessons? J	TEST day: If whole group is present - do group test on your “focus” chapter. If not, will do individual Ch. 10
12/14 Mon		TEST day: Ch. 10 Test or… group “focus” chapter test if didn’t do it on Friday.
12/15 Tues	How will student “experts” share their new learning about their marine environment with fellow students?	“A” Layer presentation opportunity (must be completed before Winter Break, so schedule ahead with Mrs. Neiman)
12/16 Wed
12/17 Thur
12/18 Fri		Last day for “A” Layer presentations
1/4 Mon Ch.17 Resources from the Sea	How do human activities affect earth’s oceans and ocean inhabitants? How do we know?	Part Four: Humans & the Sea Whole class brainstorm
1/5 Tues	What are the components of a scientific investigation? How can scientific investigations be used to answer an experimental question?	Begin Brine Shrimp Investigation (Controlled Experiment)
1/6 Wed.	What issues are facing us as we utilize the sea for food?	Observe Brine Shrimp Ch.17 Resources from the Sea THE LIVING RESOURCES OF THE SEA Study Guide p. 381-389
1/7 Thurs.
1/8 Friday Ch.17 Resources from the Sea
1/11 Mon.	As human populations’ increases, will humans permanently inhabit the oceans? What physical features, resource, ecology and other issues will need to be overcome in order to maintain undersea human habitats? How will student groups present their ideas? Will students be knowledgeable and open to debate about the merits and limitations of their underwater human habitat plans?	Observe Brine Shrimp Introduce- Oceans of Possibility: The New Frontier (underwater human habitats)
1/12 Tues.
1/13 Wed.
1/14 Thurs.
1/15 Friday		Group Presentations: Oceans of Possibility: The New Frontier (underwater human habitats)
1/18 Mon.	MLK Day – No School
1/19 Tues.	How are marine resources managed? New fisheries found? What is the potential for growing fishes “artificially” to meet human needs?	THE LIVING RESOURCES OF THE SEA Study Guide p. 389-394 Class review of all Study Guides
1/20 Wed.	What are the most important issues facing our planet’s oceans and seas? How do national interests play a part in the “laws of the sea”? What difficulties need to be overcome in order to reach agreements on how to best utilize ocean resources?	The Ocean Resources Game
1/21 Thurs.
1/22 Friday
1/25 Mon.	How do scientists collect data in the field? What knowledge will students be taking with them from their study of Marine Biology?	Debrief Ocean Resources Game Tidepool Math Review for Final Test for Marine Biology
1/26 Tues.
1/27 Wed.
1/28 Thurs.	90^th Day of School	Final Test for Marine Biology
1/29 Friday	Teacher Workday – No Student attendance
	Thanks for being part of Marine Biology! Mrs. Neiman