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What are the major characteristics of the major marine zones?
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3. Student Learning Map
- Topic:Marine Zones
- Subject(s):Science
- Days:15
- Grade(s):9, 10, 11, 12
Key Learning:
Characteristics of the major marine zones
Unit Essential Question(s):
Concept: Photic Zone Explain the importance of phytoplankton and their relationship to the food web.
Concept: Aphotic Zone Analyze the adaptations of organisms to the aphotic zone.
Concept: Pelagic Zone Identify the major organism in the open ocean and their role in the food web.
Lesson Essential Question(s):Lesson Essential Question(s):Lesson Essential Question(s):Concept: Biotic Zones The student will be able to identify the different biotic zones in the ocean.
Concept: Concept: Lesson Essential Question(s):Lesson Essential Question(s):
Additional Information:
The asterisk (*) next to the vocabulary terms above indicates essential FCAT vocabulary. Glencoe Marine Biology textbook and ancillary materials
Resources:
Acquisition Lesson:
1. What factors determine the depth of the photic zone?2. What is an upwelling?3. What are some of the major organisms of the pelagic zone?4. What organisms will you find in the epipelagic or oceanic province?5. What are nekton?6. What are Benthos?7. What are zooplankton and phytoplankton?Extending Thinking Lesson:
1. What important role do phytoplankton play in the photic zone?2. What different roles do benthic organisms play in the aphotic zone?3. What are some of the special adaptations for life in the bentic zone?4. What are the special adaptations for their marine zones?