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Independent Science Research: Oceans & Climate. Ms. Blessing 2013-2014. Course . Individual science research project (RSEF) Background curriculum: Oceanography Geology, chemistry, biology, physics Climatology Ancient climate, current climate, climate change & human impacts
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Independent Science Research: Oceans & Climate Ms. Blessing 2013-2014
Course • Individual science research project (RSEF) • Background curriculum: • Oceanography • Geology, chemistry, biology, physics • Climatology • Ancient climate, current climate, climate change & human impacts • Interrelationship of two • Research, more inquiry based, discussion/debate based
Skills • Love of science research • Ability to self-regulate • Genuine interest in oceans and how they impact climate & rest of earth • Good work ethic! • Reading and writing skills
Field Trips • Wallop’s Island w/ AP Bio • Sunday, September 29th- Wednesday, October 2nd • Forms will be handed out the 1st day of school • Will be slightly modified for ISR class • Money will be due within 1-1.5 weeks of school • ~$300 • Baltimore Aquarium/Chesapeake Bay • Working on 3rd one
Summer Assignment • Assignment • Student Interest Survey • Latitude/longitude • Labeling landforms, climate zones, and continents/oceans/seas • Will be available Sunday night on Department website • Due the second day of class! September 5th