Day+01

=Day 1 - Oceanography Introduction=

**Introduction**
- Introduce the unit on Oceanography and go through Project Info page.

Oceanography, also called oceanology or marine science, is the branch of Earth science that studies the ocean. It covers a wide range of topics, including marine organisms and ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics; plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor. These topics reflect multiple disciplines that oceanographers blend to further knowledge of the world ocean and understanding of processes within it: biology, chemistry, geology, meteorology, and physics.

**Materials**
- Earth Science textbook - science notebook - Earth Science Chapter 18-19 Packet

Step 01: Make and record predictions

 * Read through 10 statement on p. 514B in your textbook, make predictions by stating whether you agree or disagree with each statement.
 * Record your predictions in your science notebook.

Step 02: Watch the Oceanography Introduction Video

 * This video is a great introduction to this unit's topic even though it is a video describing a course for sale on Oceanography.
 * In this video you will hear references to "How life started in the Oceans" We will explore this false teaching and compare it with God's Word tomorrow.

Step 03: Read for tomorrow's class

 * Read Chapter 18.1 - pp. 514-517
 * Fill out guided reading sheet

__**Steps 1-3 MUST** be completed before next class period.__