Oceanography B Course Resources
Introduction to Marine Oceanography
Instructor Information
Emily Kroutil
Email: Emily.Kroutil@gavirtualschool.org
Phone: 470-238-8663 (voicemail)
The resources in this newsletter are in addition to those found in MODULE 8: Introduction to Marine Oceanography of your course content. You should first go through the content and complete the quizzes and activities. These resources are to supplement your understanding of the concepts. Please contact me if you have questions!
ASSIGNMENT RESOURCES AND TIPS
Lab: Cartesian Diver Experiment
- The instructions for this assignment are on page 6 of the module.
- This requires a lab report.
- This video also helps describe how to make a lab report.
- Do not forget to cite your sources. If the source comes from the internet, you must provide a link to the page where you found the information used in your project. For example "Google.com" is not an acceptable "link" to a source. "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean" is acceptable, as it takes you directly to a page (see the end of the video embedded below for more clarification on this).
Q: I was just wondering if i could see an example of a lab report. I'm just a bit confused on formatting and such.
A: Here is an example of a lab report I wrote with one of my face-to-face classes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CM7ZXUekTvH1qXW5P9YZqsjt8OS2Na1DjMrBhFNcbCQ/edit?usp=sharing
You can also check out this recording and the associated PDF of the powerpoint
- Q: Do the components of the experimental design (independents variable, dependent variable, control, etc.) go under the introduction or Materials and Procedures?
- A: As per the rubric in the dropbox folder for the assignment, you should put your variables in the materials and procedures section.
- Q: Should I include both a null and alternative hypothesis? I don't understand the difference.
- A: You should only use a null and alternative hypothesis if you are doing statistics. If you aren't running statistics on your data, then you will simply use a traditional "if...then" hypothesis.
- Q: Should the procedure be listed in paragraph form or numbered?
- A: You can do whatever you want. It should be detailed enough for someone else to follow the instructions, but should expect your reader to be an intelligent, science-minded person. For example, you don't need to tell the reader to get a piece of paper or pencil to collect their data. You would assume they know to do basic things like that.
Assignment: Animal Adaptations
- The instructions for this assignment can be found on page 6 of the module.
Assignment: Marine Ecosystems
- The instructions for this assignment can be found on page 6 of the module.
Assignment: Threatened Species
- The instructions for this assignment can be found on page 6 of the module.
- This article discusses Threatened and Endangered Species. As you read through the article, take notes to help you complete the Endangered Species Worksheet.
Activity: Tox Town
- The instructions for this assignment can be found on page 6 of the module
Discussion: Experimental Failure?
- Most scientists will tell you that no experiment is a failure. How can they make such a claim? Why do scientists further suggest the experimenters indicate their hypothesis as supported or not supported rather than proven or correct? Respond to this question and at least two other students for full credit. Use specific examples in each response.
- Use the RUBRIC to help you write a discussion posting that will earn full points.
- You MUST respond to two classmates with responses that are AT LEAST 3 sentences in order to earn full credit. "I agree with..." or "I disagree with..." is not enough to earn full points for a response. You must say why you agree or disagree and back up your reasoning.
Test: Introduction to Marine Oceanography
- Please review your notes and complete the review resources on page 6 of the module before starting your test.
- This video reviews the most important concepts on this test: Oceanography as Science Review
Additional Resources
https://youtu.be/vesQJ5AmLg0
Sample Lab Report Walkthrough
Aquatic Biomes