Current Issues in Marine Science Work time (Due Friday). Be ready to present your topic to your classmates.
Shark Classification Using a Dichotomous Key
Current Issues in Marine Science (Due Friday)
Echinoderm / Mollusca / Developmental Biology Test
Echinoderm Classes Presentation Assignment or your Echinoderm drawings.
Tide Pool Data Collection Sheet
If you were not able to go on the filed trip. You should spend class time today finishing the Echinoderm Classes Presentation Assignment or your Echinoderm drawings.
Squid Dissection (Doryteuthis opalescens )
Giant Squid Reading and Giant Squid Reading Questions (Questions are due next Thursday 5/16/19)
Bivalve Dissection Pre Lab Presentation
Today we spent time working on this Clam and Mussel Dissection
Molluscs: The Survival Game wksht
Shape of Life Molluscs: The Survival Game Video
Homework: Clam and Mussel Dissection Prelab questions (Due on Wednesday)
Molluscs drawings and observations worktime (Due Friday)
Plate Tectonics Test
For the second part of the class students could start their organism drawings and observations.
Shoebox Bathymetry Lab (Work time was provided to finish up this lab.) Lab is due next class period.
Dr. Chris Goldfinger Tedx Talk on Cascadia Subduction Zone
Oregon Field Guide Unprepared Video
Plate Tectonics and Bottom Features Study Guide
For the second part of the class students could start their organism drawings and observations.
Shoebox Bathymetry Lab (Work time was provided to finish up this lab.)
Dr. Chris Goldfinger Tedx Talk on Cascadia Subduction Zone
Oregon Field Guide Unprepared Video
Shoebox Bathymetry Lab (work time. Students should have all of their data entered into a spreadsheet)
Shoebox Bathymetry Pre-Lab Notes
Shoebox Bathymetry Lab (Today we will be working on the data collection for Part 2 of this lab.)
Without Warning from Dark Horse Comics
Dr. Chris Goldfinger Tedx Talk on Cascadia Subduction Zone
Oregon Field Guide Unprepared Video
Oregon Tsunami Evidence Reading and Questions (Due Today) Turn into the basket
Today we finished video about the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami and Japan's Killer Quake Video and Activity Students worked on this activity and should have all of the questions on the worksheet completed. during class time.
Students should also look at the other links regarding the 2011 tsunami.
Homework: Create 2 multiple choice questions regarding the Japanese earthquake and tsunami (see Japan's Killer Quake Video and Activity) Due next class period
Shoebox Bathymetry Lab Students began working on Part 1 of this lab. We will continue with the shoebox portion next week.
Ocean Floor Model Activity
Homework: Oregon Tsunami Evidence Reading and Questions (Due Friday)
Today we continued with the Plate Tectonics Notes and then finished the video about the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
Homework: Oregon Tsunami Evidence Reading and Questions (Due Friday)
Time was spent finishing up the Plate Tectonics Inquiry Lab
Afterwards we started watching a video about the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami.
Japan's Killer Quake Video and Activity
Assignment from SJSU Geol 112
Required Reading and Video Assignments
Japan earthquake and tsunami anniversary photos: Then and now, areas struck by destruction (Links to an external site.)- take 5 minutes to scroll through the pictures
Scientists Underestimated Potential for Tohoku Earthquake: Now What? (Links to an external site.) - the only reading, and it is brief
Next, watch a few minutes of eyewitness videos on YouTube - Just watch!
Earthquake early warning video 3 in apartment - 2.5 minutes (Links to an external site.)
Earthquake early warning on computer followed by earthquake - 4 minutes (Links to an external site.)
Warning System How it Works - 2 minutes (Links to an external site.)
An animation showing the early warning for Tokyo. The city is shown as a green square at the end of the black line connected to the epicenter. The red star is the epicenter. Every circle on the map represents a seismic recording station that is monitoring vibrations in real time and sending the information back to a central computer at the speed of light. Black circle represents the faster moving P-waves spreading out from the earthquake and red circle is the much stronger S-waves. As soon as the first earthquake waves hit the first seismic recording station, the computer knows about the earthquake and can start to send out an alert. The middle number is a count down until the strongest shaking S-waves will reach Tokyo. The bottom number shows the estimated magnitude of the earthquake. Note how the magnitude estimate keeps changing as more and more seismic recording stations record the earthquake. With more data, the number is more accurate. (The top number is not very important... the magnitude revision number -- it keeps going up by one each time a new estimate of the magnitude is released).
The tsunami coming ashore - Amazing view from Helicopter 3 minutes (Links to an external site.)
The tsunami - powerful run up - 6 minutes (Links to an external site.)
Tsunami - damage - fast forward to 2:30 minute mark - 5 minutes (Links to an external site.)
We started our next unit today by looking at the original data that was used to develop the scientific theory of plate tectonics in this Plate Tectonics Inquiry Lab .
For homework students should look up the following terms. You will need to both define these terms and describe how they were formed. For some of these, you will also have to use plate movement to describe how they were made.
Part 1:
abyssal plain
abyssal hill
atoll
bay
Continental rise
continental shelf
continental slope
guyot
headland
mid-ocean range
rift valley
seamount
subduction zone
submarine canyon
trench (ocean)
turbidite
volcanic island arc
Part 2:
Draw a diagram of the bottom features you would go over if you traveled across the Atlantic Ocean from the United States to Europe.
We will spend today going over some more review problems for the upcoming test which will be on Friday.
Whale, Otter, Population Biology and Ocean Acoustics Review Guide
Mystecetes and Odontocetes families
Bradycardia Lab Work time will be provided Statistical Considerations
Review Guide for Whales, Otters, and Population Biology
Mystecetes and Odontocetes families
Whale, Otter, Population Biology and Ocean Acoustics Review Guide
Bradycardia Lab Students spent today working on data collection for this lab. Statistical Considerations
Review Guide for Whales, Otters, and Population Biology
Mystecetes and Odontocetes families
Whale, Otter, Population Biology and Ocean Acoustics Review Guide
Sound Use By Marine Mammals For today students should work to complete the problems on this worksheet.
Afterwards you should start the writeup for the bradycardia lab. Today you should focus on the Introduction and Methods sections. Remember, you will need to cite at least one reference in your introduction regarding your hypothesis.
Questions for the Do We Kill Whale With Sound Article (Due Today)
Whale Notes We will finish these today.
SOFAR Channel Reading and Questions
Work Time to finish Seaweed Portfolio Assignment Submit to Google classroom.
Homework: Reading 11.3 and end of section review questions (Due Thursday)
Ocean Zones and Habitats Quiz
Notes on Population Biology and Sea Otters (we will finish the notes on population biology today)
Kelp Forest Guided Learning (Due today)
Part !V Why Do We Care Who is Eating Sea Otters? Part IV Questions
Sea Otter and Killer Whale Energetics Calculations (Due at the end of the period during the next class period)
Homework: Read chapter 15 and answer the end of chapter questions
Prepare for quiz covering ocean zones and habitats from the Pre - Aquarium Ecosystem Activity
Here are the presentations we watched in class to help you study for the quiz.
Today was used as a work day since all of the juniors were gone for the career fair.
Oregon Coast Aquarium Field Trip (Field Trip Packet should be completed before the next class period.)
Pre - Aquarium Ecosystem Activity Due today. Students will give their presentations today.
Quiz covering Mark and Recapture Technique and Population Characteristics
Notes on Population Biology and Sea Otters continued
Pre - Aquarium Ecosystem Activity work time. These presentations will be given on Wednesday this week.
Homework: Read Chapter 12 and answer the end of the chapter questions. (Due before next class period)
OCA Field Trip Permission Form Please return signed copy by the next class period.
Pre - Aquarium Ecosystem Activity Complete at least 15 of the vocab terms at the end of this assignment before the next class period. You may need to draw a diagram to help you think about some of them.
Notes on Population Biology and Sea Otters
Mark and Recapture Lab (Finish final questions and turn in next Tuesday) Today we will also take a look at how scientists can estimate the accuracy of their population estimates. Mark and Recapture Calculations
Missing Sea Otter Part IIA Each group needs to submit a google document by the beginning of the next class period with a list of referenced information about killer whales. Your group should focus on what you will need to know in order to design an experiment to determine if killer whale predation is the reason for the decline in sea otter populations.
Salinity and Water Chemistry Test Today
After the test students should start to read this article on an ecological problem with declining sea otters in Alaska.
Missing Sea Otters Introduction Answer the following questions from this reading before the next class period.
Sea Otter Introduction Questions Turn these into Google Classroom Due date: 1/23
Today we will finish up with this Density, Buoyancy, and The Plimsoll Mark Activity
We will also spend some time reviewing for the upcoming test on Salinity and Water Chemistry
Review Questions for upcoming Salinity and Water Chemistry Test
The test covering Ocean Salinity and Water Chemistry will be this Friday. Water Chemistry Review Guide
Notes from the past unit:
We will finish up the video
Link to Hot Planet Cold Comfort Video
Today we will also look at how density of seawater affects objects in the ocean with this Density, Buoyancy, and The Plimsoll Mark Activity
The test covering Ocean Salinity and Water Chemistry will be this Friday. Water Chemistry Review Guide
Today we will finish up the work on this Density and Thermohaline Circulation Lab
Salinity and Concentration Problems We will also work on these calculations
Density and Thermohaline Circulation Lab
Global Ocean Conveyor Belt For homework you should print out this assignment and draw in the Global Ocean Conveyor Belt. Warm surface currents should be colored in red and the deep cold water currents should be colored blue. (We will have some more work time to complete this assignment, but you will want to start learning the names of the major surface currents that makeup the Global Ocean Conveyor Belt.
Dealing With Salts Lab (Due today in Google Classroom)
Today we watched the movie The Day After Tomorrow. When we get back from break we will discuss how this movie relates to density and the thermohaline circulation systems in our oceans.
Porifera and Cnidaria Exam today
Please read the following information after the test and define what it means to be an osmoconformer or an osmoregulator before the next class period. Osmoregulation Article by Sumich
You should also read and answer the pre-lab questions Dealing With Salts Lab We will be working on this lab during the next class period.
ROV Project Individual and Group Evaluations
Students worked on dismantling their ROV's.
We also spent some time reviewing for the upcoming test over the phylums cnidaria and porifera. Review Guide for Cnidaria and Porifera Exam
The test will be on Monday 12/10
Students will be allowed to use a 3 x 5 inch note card on the test. You may use both sides of the notecard, however your notecard must be handwritten.
ROV Project Individual and Group Evaluations
Coral Reef Hot Spot Data Activity Due today
Reading Homework: Section 16.1 and 16.3 (Answer the end of section review questions for both sections)
ROV Testing Time All groups should be checked off today for ROV buoyancy, trim, and drive-ability.
Today we took a closer look at coral ecology and one of the major threats that coral reefs around the globe are facing.
Coral Bleaching Bozeman Science
Coral Bleaching HHMI Interactive
We also started this Coral Reef Hot Spot Data Activity You can work in pairs to complete this lab. You will need to have one partner using a separate Chromebook to navigate the data sets and website.
ROV Testing Time All groups should be checked off today for ROV buoyancy, trim, drivability, and collecting the water bottle.
Students also utilized their time to work on this Coral Reef Hot Spot Data Activity This will be due at the end of the period on Tuesday.
Homework: Read section 1 in Chapter 16 about coral reefs. Answer the end of the section review questions.
We finished watching this Killer Jellies video which describes in detail the Cubazoa jellies or box jellies.
Killer Jellies Video Links:
Review Guide for Cnidaria and Porifera Exam Test will be the week after we get back from break. We haven't covered everything on this review guide, so we will finish the rest of the topics when we get back. You should at least start reviewing the material we have covered.
The rest of the period was used for ROV work time. Groups should be close to finishing wiring of their control boxes. Wiring a DPDT switch to allow for motor reversal
We filled the outside tank and started the water testing phase for the ROV's. The objective today was to get your ROV trimmed and neutrally buoyant. To trim the ROV it will need to be level in the water and not flip over or sink to one side.
Neutrally buoyant means that is should rest just under the surface of the water neither sinking further or floating.
We continued watching this Killer Jellies video which describes in detail the Cubazoa jellies or box jellies.
Killer Jellies Video Links:
The rest of the period was used for ROV work time. Groups should be close to finishing wiring of their control boxes. Wiring a DPDT switch to allow for motor reversal
We started watching this Killer Jellies video which describes in detail the Cubazoa jellies or box jellies.
Killer Jellies Video Links:
Cnidarian Life Cycle Story Assignment Due today
The rest of the period was used for ROV work time. Groups should be close to finishing wiring of their control boxes. Wiring a DPDT switch to allow for motor reversal
Students were given a proficiency opportunity for latittude and longitude.
Students were also reminded about the Cnidarian Life Cycle Story Assignment which is due on 11/13
The rest of the period was used for ROV work time. Groups should be close to finishing wiring of their control boxes. Wiring a DPDT switch to allow for motor reversal
Latitude and Longitude Proficiency
Sponge Quiz
Remaining time was used for ROV building.
Today we continued with Cnidaria PowerPoint. We focused our attention on the life cycle for the Anthozoan class of Cnidarians and two symbiotic relationships. The first is the relationship between the zoothanthellae and stony corals and the relationship between clownfish and anemones.
After this we calculated the number of thermal units needed for our salmon to hatch and lowered the tank temp to hopefully make sure the salmon will hatch between Nov 6th and 16th.
We then watched this video to learn some basic soldering techniques and spent the rest of class practicing soldering wires and connections. Basic Soldering Tips
Homework:
The Jelly Apocalypse Reading Jelly Apocalypse Questions (Due next class period)
Students should also be ready for a short (open note) quiz covering the Phylum Porifera on Wednesday.
We continued up through the Ecological Roles of the Cnidarians on this Cnidaria PowerPoint.
The rest of the period was used to work on the ROV's and finalize the design and parts needed list.
ROV plans and Parts Needed List should be submitted through Google Classroom by today.
Today was an all day due to PSAT testing. Students used today as a work day to finalize their ROV plans.
Today we continued our discussion about Cnidarians with this Cnidaria PowerPoint.
We also continued our work on the ROV project. By the end of this week each group should have a design plan for their frame along with a needed parts list.
Work time provided
Today we continued our discussion about Cnidarians with this Cnidaria PowerPoint.
We also continued our work on the ROV project. By the end of next week each group should have a design plan for their frame along with a needed parts list.
Students were given work time to either work on their ROV or the Oregon Anemone Portfolio Assignment (Due on Friday 10/26)
Today we started looking at our next phylum which is Cnidaria. Cnidaria PowerPoint
Phylum Cnidaria: Life On The Move
Oregon Anemone Portfolio Assignment
During the last part of class we also started to look at the ROV Building Project that we will be working on for the next few weeks.
ROV Task: To be determined.
Students are to make a small working underwater ROV following the instructions posted here at Utah Underwater Robotics in the provided videos. Any deviations from these plans will be noted by instructor.
Videos are a good guide. However, this Sea Perch ROV MATE Manual is another resource. You will need to look at pages 8-12 to find out how to seal your motors with wax.
Today we talked about how to make a cladogram and why scientists use them to classify organisms. We also discussed briefly how the molecule cytochrome C is found in all organisms that use oxygen.
Lastly we started looking at the genetic differences in the cytochrome C molecule between various organisms.
Today we started our unit on some of the simpler animal phylums found in the oceans. We started with a lab and watched two short videos on the Phylum Porifera or the sponges.
Students answered the questions on this What is an Animal Worksheet and came up with at least 2 pieces of evidence that indicates that sponges are not only animals, but also the first animals to inhabit Earth.
Sponge Lab Students spent the first part of class working on this Sponge Observation Lab.
Common Ancestry Questions Afterwards time was given to research these questions on what types of things scientists use to classify organisms.
Navigation and Past Explorers Test today (you will be allowed to use a single page of notes) This must be handwritten.
Sponge Reading and Questions To be completed before the next class period.
Sextant Activity Due Today
We spent today reviewing for the upcoming test on Thursday. You will be allowed to use a single page of notes on the test. Your note page must be hand written and cannot contain worked out problems.
Navigation Review Notes from today
GPS Activity and Navigation Review Questions (Due Thursday)
Today we learned how to find our longitude by using GMT with this NOVA Longitude Website
Time was given to work on this GPS Activity and Navigation Review Questions (This is a good worksheet to start our review for the upcoming test on Navigation and Marine Explorers. You will be able to use a single page (one-sided) of notes on the test.
The test will be on Thursday next week. Review Guide for Navigation and Marine Explorers
Today we went outside and worked on a geocaching activity to help us with reading lat and long numbers and using them to find a specific location on campus.
Afterwards students worked on this GPS Activity and Navigation Review Questions Students should visit the website listed on this worksheet and complete questions 1 through 4 for homework before Friday.
Proficiency Opportunity: Latitude
Students were introduced to longitude today with some initial notes on Longitude.
The rest of the class was spent working on the Sextant Activity (Due Tuesday, Oct 2)
Today we learned about how to use the sextant on the summer and winter solstices.
Afterwards we built our in class sextants and started this Sextant Activity
We finished the last of the Marine Science Explorers Assignment presentations.
We also learned about how to use the sextant on the summer and winter solstices.
Today we had a quick discussion on one way to determine whether you are located in the northern or southern hemisphere.
Students were given work time to finish these and we began our presentations. Marine Science Explorers Assignment
Early Navigation and Intro to Latitude and Longitude Notes We continued with these notes today focusing our attention on nautical miles and why these are used by ship captains and pilots. We also learned how to find your latitude by using the sun on the equinox.
Marine Science Explorers Assignment Time was given to work on this. This is due on Friday (9/14/)
Early Navigation and Intro to Latitude and Longitude Notes We started learning about the longitude and latitude system today and how to find your latitude using the North star.
The Marine Science Explorers Assignment was also introduced.
Short introduction to the class and Mr. B's classroom.
Students were asked to use the Chromebooks to fill out this short questionnaire. Marine Science Introduction Questionnaire
We also started looking at what will be needed to get the aquarium tanks ready for animals. Today's challenge was to come up with at least 2 methods for figuring out how much water is in the large aquarium system in the back of my room.
What to turn in for the first day challenge question from your table group.
The amount of water in the system in both gallons and liters
The method you used to determine this. Show your work. If you used a website, find the calculation that was used. ( It should have terms to go from inches or cm cubed to gallons or liters. Also, show how you would use this information in a conversion factor, if you remember how to use those)
Describe your second, more accurate method for determining the amount of water. This method should not be affected by piping and other features that are taking up volume in the tanks.
Determine how much the water in that system weighs in lbs and kg. (You might have to look up how much water weighs) Once again show your work and use conversion factors.)
If time we will start this assignment.
Marine Science Explorers Assignment
Homework for this first day, students are to do the following before the next scheduled class period:
Read the Course Syllabus posted here (a hard copy will not be provided, nor will it be needed). Bring your questions for the next class period.
Print out ONLY THE LAST PAGE of the Course Syllabus and return it signed by both you and your parents. This insures that all students are able to access and obtain materials off of the class website and that parents and students understand class expectations.
Print, read, and then sign this Safety Contract. Have your parents sign this contract as well. Signed Safety Contracts are to be returned to class prior to participating in lab activities
We finished the last of the Marine Science Explorers Assignment presentations.
We also learned about how to use the sextant on the summer and winter solstices.
Afterwards we built our in class sextants and started this Sextant Activity
Students were given a proficiency opportunity for latittude and longitude.
Students were also reminded about the Cnidarian Life Cycle Story Assignment which is due on 11/13
The rest of the period was used for ROV work time. Groups should be close to finishing wiring of their control boxes. Wiring a DPDT switch to allow for motor reversal
Students were given a proficiency opportunity for latittude and longitude.
Students were also told about the Cnidarian Life Cycle Story Assignment which is due on 11/13
The rest of the period was used for ROV work time.