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Marine Biology
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Course Book, Grades 3–6 Student Journal, Grades 7–8 Student Journal

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Do you have a child who can’t get enough facts about sharks, whales, and other mysterious creatures of the deep? Explore these animals and discover even more about the ocean in this Marine Biology science unit. Through engaging lessons, stunning videos, simple experiments, and interactive learning, children will explore and gain a greater appreciation for some of the smallest of God’s creations as well as the largest creations on the planet. Free download is available below! Would you prefer a physical version of this course? Purchase below!

Don’t miss the read-aloud book pack and 7–8 extension book to expand learning and immerse your children in the lives of these amazing creatures! This fun unit is a must-have curriculum for your homeschool classroom.

Lesson 1 – Ocean Characteristics
Lesson 2 – Ocean Zones
Lesson 3 – Tides and Intertidal Zones
Lesson 4 – Marine Life
Lesson 5 – Coral Reefs
Lesson 6 – Marine Invertebrates, Part 1
Lesson 7 – Marine Invertebrates, Part 2
Lesson 8 – Marine Reptiles
Lesson 9 – Fish
Lesson 10 – Sharks
Lesson 11 – Marine Mammals, Part 1
Lesson 12 – Marine Mammals, Part 2

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Marine Biology: Course Book: One Per Family

$19.99
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The full-color course book guides the parent through each of the 12 lessons in the Marine Biology science course. Hands-on activities, engaging videos, vocabulary words, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one course book is needed per family.
  • 80 pages
  • Full-color photos and illustrations
  • Wire binding; 8.5"x11"
A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.
$19.99

Marine Biology: Student Journal Grades 3-6: One Per Student

$6.49
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Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 32-page Marine Biology Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.
  • 32 pages
  • Full color
  • Saddle-stitch binding; three hole punched; perforated; 8.5"x11"
$6.49

Marine Biology: Student Journal Grades 7-8: One Per Student

$6.99
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Each student grades 7–8 needs his or her own copy of the 64-page Marine Biology Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities. The grades 7–8  journal also includes a student-directed Lesson Extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.
  • 64 pages
  • Full color
  • Saddle-stitch binding; three hole punched; perforated; 8.5"x11"
$6.99

Optional Suggested Reading

Optional books that correlate well with the Marine Biology science unit.

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Science Activity Books

$77.88
$77.88

Explore the Ocean Floor: Marine Biology Grades 7-8 Extension

$8.99
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The ocean floor is planet Earth’s last frontier, largely unexplored and filled with sights to amaze us and new wonders to behold. Come along as we visit underwater volcanoes, canyons housed in the darkness of the abyss, and mountains that would dwarf anything found on land. Take a front-row seat as we discuss navigation and seafloor mapping techniques from long ago and discover how technology is making it possible to see the terrain at the bottom of the sea for the first time. Journey back to the days of ancient civilizations, pirates, grand sea voyages, and world wars as we uncover the shipwrecks and lost cities forever memorialized on the seafloor. Learn about the fascinating ecosystem that exists around hydrothermal jets and the plants and bizarre, one-of-a-kind creatures that call the depths their home. Let’s explore the ocean floor! 11″x8.5″, 56 pages, full-color, written by Ileana Board This book is suggested to accompany our Marine Biology science unit as extra reading for students in Grades 7–8.
$8.99

Facts About Sharks & Whales

$6.99
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Level 2A
Young readers will dive into the underwater world of fascinating sharks and wondrous whales in this high-interest book. Real photos of these ocean animals in their natural habitats will excite early readers as they discover new information about life in the sea. 58 pages
$6.99

Ocean Board Book: by Jenny Phillips

$7.99
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Introduce your child to the wonders of the ocean and God’s wonderful creation with the Ocean board book. From the sandy shore to the deepest depths, see what makes the ocean a special place to be. With their charming illustrations and engaging text, The Good and the Beautiful Board Books captivate your young child’s mind. The thick board pages are ideal for little hands to turn. Designed for 2–5 year olds. 16 thick, full-color board pages; 6.5”x8.5” Note: Due to the nature of board book material and other factors such as shipping conditions, slight variations in the board books may occur. These variations do not affect usability.
$7.99

Dangerous Sea Creatures: by The Good and the Beautiful Team

$7.99
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Which fish is the most lethal in the world? Which creature can turn its own stomach inside out to devour coral polyps? Dangerous Sea Creatures provides you with a window into the beauty of menacing sea dwellers as well as the tricks and defense mechanisms they use to protect themselves and catch their prey. 32 pages, full-color, 11"X8.5" This book is an optional read-aloud book for our Marine Biology science unit and is included in the optional Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.
$7.99

Dive! Explore Coral Reefs Around the World: by Sue Battel and Kelley Williams

$7.99
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Have you ever wished you could snorkel with a shark? What if you could read about what it’s like to brush against a stinging fire coral? Pacifico, an avid ocean explorer, wants you to join him on his adventures to some of the most magnificent coral reefs in the world. Earn your Reef Explorers Club patch as you read Pacifico’s letters and collect the stunning photos he sends the club about his encounters with the incredible wildlife found swimming amongst the corals. 32 pages, full-color, 11"X8.5" This book is an optional read-aloud book for our Marine Biology science unit and is included in the optional Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.
$7.99

Marine Biology (PDF): Science Activity Book

$9.99
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Grades K–2
PDF for self-printing The Marine Biology: Science Activity Book is an engaging science resource for your students in grades K–2. Now your younger children can join in alongside their older siblings and learn about sea life and awesome creatures of the deep!
  • 31 pages
  • Black-and-white illustrations, 8.5”x11”
*NOTE: Downloads are final sale and may not be refunded, returned, credited, or exchanged.
$9.99

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