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Homeschool Curriculum Ideas for Marine Biology

Science classes don't have to be restricted to biology, chemistry, and physics. Does your child have a fascination with the creatures of the sea? Why not let them study Marine Biology in your homeschool?

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I have some great curriculum suggestions:

I would encourage you to do some dissections as well. Check out the Dissection Kit for Apologia Marine Biology. You can dissect fish and other marine animals. Order Sea Monkeys from Home Science Tools and watch the little sea creatures grow as part of your studies. You also might consider investing in an aquarium and some exotic fish. Go on a field trip to an aquarium, or even just a nearby beach. Be sure to visit at high tide AND at low tide.

Incorporate literature into your studies as well. Read such books as The Old Man and the Sea and The Pearl by Steinbeck, which are Jr/Sr High level. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch and Island of the Blue Dolphins are suitable for younger teens. There are MANY other sea-themed literature selections. There is also a great non-fiction book we used called Dive by Sylvia A. Earle, a female marine biologist. It has great pictures.

Also consider borrowing some videos from the library, such as Jacques Cousteau videos, as a supplement. Our library carries the "Eyewitness" series of videos, and I'm sure they have a Marine life movie.

Does your child have an interest in Marine Biology? Please share!

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Please note: This post was originally published in December 2007 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehension.

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Comments 4

Lee Binz on Thursday, 23 May 2019 12:48

The reviews are very strong on that kit so I would think it is complete. It is always best to ask the publisher if you have any questions though.

The reviews are very strong on that kit so I would think it is complete. It is always best to ask the publisher if you have any questions though.
Guest - roxy on Thursday, 23 May 2019 12:15

I clicked on the dissection kit and only fit and coral came up... Does it actually have tools?

I clicked on the dissection kit and only fit and coral came up... Does it actually have tools?
Guest - Cynthia Lazo on Thursday, 07 March 2019 08:28

I home school. My 7 and 9 year old daughters love Marine Biology. I am trying to find a way to do their science curriculum for next year to touch on this a lot. Any suggestions? Please email me at lazo_cynthia@yahoo.com. I will look in to what you have posted on here. Thank you!!

I home school. My 7 and 9 year old daughters love Marine Biology. I am trying to find a way to do their science curriculum for next year to touch on this a lot. Any suggestions? Please email me at lazo_cynthia@yahoo.com. I will look in to what you have posted on here. Thank you!!
Robin on Thursday, 07 March 2019 15:10

Hi Cynthia,
I would have suggested what Lee posted here, in addition to perhaps Easy Peasy. I'll send you an email too.
I hope that helps!
Robin
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Hi Cynthia, I would have suggested what Lee posted here, in addition to perhaps Easy Peasy. I'll send you an email too. I hope that helps! Robin Assistant to The HomeScholar
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