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The Marine Biology course is a full year Marine Science
program. It is open to 11 and 12 graders with two or more
science credits.
The first half of the year the focus is on Oceanography
including history and navigation.
The second half of the year is a focus on Marine Biology. Students will learn about the various species and adaptions through the phylums. The students will also set up design and maintian a fish tank
The class is designed to encompass numerous modalities in its learning approach.
Technology is used to enhance the learning experience.
Response cards and Labquest Modules have been used with great success with our students.
Students are encouraged to be acitve in the issues that concern them. The classes in the past have adopted 3 whales and a shark. They also raised funds for the Marine mammal center in California
In 2007 the afterschool ROV program made Yorktown High School the First New York State public school to compete in NOAA's MATE regional ROV competition
The first half of the year the focus is on Oceanography
including history and navigation.
The second half of the year is a focus on Marine Biology. Students will learn about the various species and adaptions through the phylums. The students will also set up design and maintian a fish tank
The class is designed to encompass numerous modalities in its learning approach.
Technology is used to enhance the learning experience.
Response cards and Labquest Modules have been used with great success with our students.
Students are encouraged to be acitve in the issues that concern them. The classes in the past have adopted 3 whales and a shark. They also raised funds for the Marine mammal center in California
In 2007 the afterschool ROV program made Yorktown High School the First New York State public school to compete in NOAA's MATE regional ROV competition
16 + years teaching experience.
7 years at Yorktown High School
NYS Teaching certifications in
Special Education and Biology 7-12
NAUI Certified Diver
7 years at Yorktown High School
NYS Teaching certifications in
Special Education and Biology 7-12
NAUI Certified Diver
Plankton Net Tow
Trip to Long Island Sound
Annual Trip to Mystic Aquarium
Mr Agosta and Mr. Salmore at the
IMAX Field Trip. "3D Creatures of
the Deep sea"
About The Course
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About The Course
About The Course
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