Chapter 5 Examples of marine ecosystems Day#12. Lesson plan
Boost AICE Marine Science Exam Success: Effective Teaching Strategies for Coastal and Oceanic Ecosystems
Teaching AICE Marine Science involves covering a diverse range of ecosystems, each with its own unique characteristics and importance. Ensuring that your students grasp the complexities of these ecosystems is essential for their success in exams. This blog post will provide targeted strategies for teaching about the open ocean, tropical coral reefs, rocky shores, sandy shores, and mangrove forests, helping to improve your students’ passing rates.
Objectives
- Assessment:
5.1 The open ocean
5.2 The tropical coral reef
5.3 The rocky shore
5.4 The sandy shore
5.5 The mangrove forest
Materials
- Chapter 5 TEST
Vocabulary
- Describe: state the points of a topic / give characteristics and main features
- Explain: set out purposes or reasons / make the relationships between things evident / provide why and/or how and support with relevant evidence
- State: express in clear terms
- Predict: suggest what may happen based on available information
- Suggest: apply knowledge and understanding to situations where there are a range of valid responses in order to make proposals
- Define: give precise meaning
- Outline: set out main points
- Calculate: work out from given facts, figures or information
Bellringer
- Alternative: Describe human impacts on coral reefs and mangrove ecosystems.
Lesson Outline
Instruction
- TEST Chapter 5 Examples of marine ecosystems
- Assessing students using AICE style questions is crucial for preparing them effectively for their exams and academic success. Discover the significance of aligning assessment methods with exam formats to enhance learning outcomes and build confidence in tackling challenging AICE exams.
- Extended Case Study: Geoengineering the ocean – page 183 – 184 (Coursebook)
- Students work individually – read the case study and answer the questions 1-3 page 184 (Coursebook)
- Exit ticket
- If you opt to have students complete their notes using the Student Guided Notes format during your lecture, then use the bellringer as the exit ticket activity in class.
- If you opt to have students complete their notes using the Student Guided Notes format at home (homework), then use the following exit ticket activity:
- Students share with the class the answers to questions 1-3 page 184.
Investing in these approaches will not only prepare your students for their exams but also instill a deeper appreciation for the diverse and vital ecosystems that make up our planet’s marine environments. With a focused and dynamic teaching method, you’ll be well-equipped to guide your students towards academic success and a greater understanding of AICE Marine Science.
Homework
- No homework 🙂
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