Grades 10-12: High School Marine Science at SeaWorld
Marine Science at SeaWorld (MSSW) for high school students covers topics appropriate for grade level with instruction and hands-on lab activities during each class. Students will also participate in behind-the-scenes instruction and activities, semester projects, presentations, and field trips. Students have a reading assignment and chapter study guide from The Ocean Book (provided by Science Partners) to complete before each class.
All science is taught from a creationist, Christian, Biblical worldview while making students aware of other worldviews. The objective is to teach students to see the Hand of the Creator in all of nature.
Successful completion of high school biology is a prerequisite. Each student needs a SeaWorld annual pass that is good through the end of the school year. Minimum number for the class is eight students.
2013-2014 Friday Class Dates: August 23, September 13 (all-day field trip), October 11, November 8, December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11 (all-day field trip), and May 9. After the August class, all dates are the second Friday of the month. The 10 class dates and two semester presentation dates (see below) must be a priority! Please DO NOT ENROLL if you have any conflicts. If a student is absent for any reason other than illness or family emergency, homework for that month will not be accepted.
All science is taught from a creationist, Christian, Biblical worldview while making students aware of other worldviews. The objective is to teach students to see the Hand of the Creator in all of nature.
Successful completion of high school biology is a prerequisite. Each student needs a SeaWorld annual pass that is good through the end of the school year. Minimum number for the class is eight students.
2013-2014 Friday Class Dates: August 23, September 13 (all-day field trip), October 11, November 8, December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11 (all-day field trip), and May 9. After the August class, all dates are the second Friday of the month. The 10 class dates and two semester presentation dates (see below) must be a priority! Please DO NOT ENROLL if you have any conflicts. If a student is absent for any reason other than illness or family emergency, homework for that month will not be accepted.
Class topics include Introduction to Marine Science, Osteichthyes (bony fish), Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fish), Pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, and walruses), Sirenians (manatees), Animal Behavior and Training, Aves (birds with focus on waterfowl), Physical Oceanography, Marine Habitats, Cetaceans (whales and dolphins), Arctic and Antarctic Ecosystems, and Animal Husbandry.
Grades / Credit - Former students have received one high school credit for Marine Science 1 with lab (Florida Department of Education - course number 2002500). Science Partners cannot issue credit, but will return graded homework and project assignments and issue a grade sheet on a monthly basis. Grades are based on homework assignments, classwork, and semester projects (project, written report, and oral presentation). Parents are responsible for applying for credit from their county or private school covering.
Curriculum - Mr. and Mrs. Clifton have developed the curriculum for this class. They are authors, science educators, creationists, and Florida Master Naturalists. Mr. Clifton holds a current Florida teaching certificate, has taught science for over 30 years, and was head of the Education Department at SeaWorld Orlando for seven years. Students use The Ocean Book and a study guide (both provided by Science Partners) as they study marine science from a creationist perspective. For more information on this book, go to www.masterbooks.net and search for The Ocean Book.
Homework may include, but is not limited to, completing lab activities begun in class, additional lab / homework assignments, monthly The Ocean Book chapter study guide, and work on semester projects. Good writing skills are essential for this class.
Semester Field Trips - September and April classes are all-day field trips. Please note that times are different from regular class times! Parents are needed to drive and chaperone. All entrance fees for marine science students and parent drivers will be covered. Details will be announced.
Semester Projects - Students will be assigned a project each semester. Projects will be presented to families and peers at an evening meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2013, and Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church in Orlando. These projects also include a written report and an oral presentation. Details will be announced.
Grades / Credit - Former students have received one high school credit for Marine Science 1 with lab (Florida Department of Education - course number 2002500). Science Partners cannot issue credit, but will return graded homework and project assignments and issue a grade sheet on a monthly basis. Grades are based on homework assignments, classwork, and semester projects (project, written report, and oral presentation). Parents are responsible for applying for credit from their county or private school covering.
Curriculum - Mr. and Mrs. Clifton have developed the curriculum for this class. They are authors, science educators, creationists, and Florida Master Naturalists. Mr. Clifton holds a current Florida teaching certificate, has taught science for over 30 years, and was head of the Education Department at SeaWorld Orlando for seven years. Students use The Ocean Book and a study guide (both provided by Science Partners) as they study marine science from a creationist perspective. For more information on this book, go to www.masterbooks.net and search for The Ocean Book.
Homework may include, but is not limited to, completing lab activities begun in class, additional lab / homework assignments, monthly The Ocean Book chapter study guide, and work on semester projects. Good writing skills are essential for this class.
Semester Field Trips - September and April classes are all-day field trips. Please note that times are different from regular class times! Parents are needed to drive and chaperone. All entrance fees for marine science students and parent drivers will be covered. Details will be announced.
Semester Projects - Students will be assigned a project each semester. Projects will be presented to families and peers at an evening meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2013, and Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church in Orlando. These projects also include a written report and an oral presentation. Details will be announced.
2013-14 Brochure and Registration Form:
| 2013-14 Brochure and Registration Form.pdf |
TIMES OFFERED
Fridays / SeaWorld (monthly) -
8:45 AM to 1:00 PM or 1:45 to 6:00 PM
Monthly classes meet at SeaWorld eight times. There are also two all-day field trips (September and April) and two evening semester project presentations (November and April).
REGISTRATION FEE
for MSSW science classes is $150 for a single student or $125 each for two or more students enrolling from the same family. Fee covers use of textbook, handouts, lab equipment, supplies, presentations, field trips, and SeaWorld behind-the-scenes activities.
MONTHLY TUITION
Tuition for high school classes is $85 per month or $850 per year per student. You may save $25 by making a single payment of $825 by the first class. Tuition for MSSW is due on each class date, August through May, and late one week after class with a $5 per student late fee. Please make checks payable to Science Partners. Tuition may be turned in during class or mailed to Science Partners, 343 Allison Avenue, Longwood, FL 32750.
SUPPLY LIST FOR MSSW
Name Badge: provided by Science Partners. Must be worn to every class and field trip.
SeaWorld annual pass that is good through the end of the school year.
Backpack. SeaWorld security may search backpacks before we enter the park.
Three-ring binder with cover sheet from handbook in front sleeve and master calendar in back sleeve.
Zippered pencil pouch placed in notebook rings to hold the following items:
- Colored pencils. We do not use markers or crayons in science class.
- Two mechanical pencils and extra lead. We do not use ink in science class.
Lined notebook paper.
Twelve dividers: Ten class dividers labeled 1-10 or Aug-May, plus two dividers labeled Sem. 1 Project and Sem. 2 Project.
Lunch / drink / snack. Morning students need to bring lunch and afternoon students need to bring a snack for our short break. We have a full agenda and do NOT have time to wait in line to purchase food and drinks. There are water fountains at SeaWorld but you may want to bring extra water. It can be very hot, especially in August, September, and May.
Rain poncho. Rain showers occur often in Florida.
Uniform. See Dress Code information.
E-mail account. Much of our communication is by email. Student and / or parent must have an active email account and check it often, especially the day before class.
The Ocean Book: provided by Science Partners. The book is not used during class time and should be left at home.
Optional items: Camera to record material for your projects, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.
Fridays / SeaWorld (monthly) -
8:45 AM to 1:00 PM or 1:45 to 6:00 PM
Monthly classes meet at SeaWorld eight times. There are also two all-day field trips (September and April) and two evening semester project presentations (November and April).
REGISTRATION FEE
for MSSW science classes is $150 for a single student or $125 each for two or more students enrolling from the same family. Fee covers use of textbook, handouts, lab equipment, supplies, presentations, field trips, and SeaWorld behind-the-scenes activities.
MONTHLY TUITION
Tuition for high school classes is $85 per month or $850 per year per student. You may save $25 by making a single payment of $825 by the first class. Tuition for MSSW is due on each class date, August through May, and late one week after class with a $5 per student late fee. Please make checks payable to Science Partners. Tuition may be turned in during class or mailed to Science Partners, 343 Allison Avenue, Longwood, FL 32750.
SUPPLY LIST FOR MSSW
Name Badge: provided by Science Partners. Must be worn to every class and field trip.
SeaWorld annual pass that is good through the end of the school year.
Backpack. SeaWorld security may search backpacks before we enter the park.
Three-ring binder with cover sheet from handbook in front sleeve and master calendar in back sleeve.
Zippered pencil pouch placed in notebook rings to hold the following items:
- Colored pencils. We do not use markers or crayons in science class.
- Two mechanical pencils and extra lead. We do not use ink in science class.
Lined notebook paper.
Twelve dividers: Ten class dividers labeled 1-10 or Aug-May, plus two dividers labeled Sem. 1 Project and Sem. 2 Project.
Lunch / drink / snack. Morning students need to bring lunch and afternoon students need to bring a snack for our short break. We have a full agenda and do NOT have time to wait in line to purchase food and drinks. There are water fountains at SeaWorld but you may want to bring extra water. It can be very hot, especially in August, September, and May.
Rain poncho. Rain showers occur often in Florida.
Uniform. See Dress Code information.
E-mail account. Much of our communication is by email. Student and / or parent must have an active email account and check it often, especially the day before class.
The Ocean Book: provided by Science Partners. The book is not used during class time and should be left at home.
Optional items: Camera to record material for your projects, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.
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