Topics
- 0.1 Steps of experimental design
- 0.2 Presentation of data and observations
- 0.3 Evaluation of procedures and data
- 0.4 Analysis of data and masking conclusions
- 4.4 Populations and sampling techniques
Resources
- 18 teaching resources
- ready to use materials
Time frame
- 90 min class – 11 days
- 45 min class – 22 days
Lesson plans
11 Practical Skills Lesson Plans
Each lesson plan is structured for a 90-minute block and includes objectives, teaching guidance, AICE-style practice, differentiation, assessment and linked resources.
For teachers working with 40–45-minute periods, I recommend dividing each lesson into two parts:
- Day 1: Deliver the content.
- Day 2: Use the bell ringer and complete the activities.
Lesson 1
Experimental design
Students will learn how to identify variables, select suitable values and design a controlled marine science investigation…
Lesson 2
Experimental design practical
Students will understand the effect of substrate on water permeability…
Lesson 3
Presentation of data and observations
Students will learn how to present data as tables, drawings, tables and graphs…
Lesson 4
Evaluation of procedures and data
Students will learn how to identify the limitations and sources of error…
Lesson 5
Assessment
Students will show mastery of the content and continue hands-on activity…
Lesson 6
Populations and sampling techniques
Students will understand mark-release-recapture method and limitations…
Lesson 7
Populations and sampling techniques
Students will explain how Simpson’s index of diversity is used to calculate marine….
Lesson 8
Populations and sampling techniques
Students will Interpret the results of Spearman’s rank of correlation…
Lesson 9
Experimental design
Students will learn how to identify variables, select suitable values and design a controlled marine science investigation…
Lesson 10
Experimental design practical
Students will understand the impact of ocean acidification through hands-on experimentation…
Lesson 11
Presentation of data and observations
Students will learn how to present data as tables, drawings, tables and graphs…
TEACHING RESOURCES
Presentations and notes
- 📘 PowerPoint presentation/teacher notes
- 📝 Student guided notes
Skills practice
- 📝 Experimental design practice
- 📈 Graphing and data analysis
- 🔬 Error analysis
- 🧪 Sampling strategies
- 🐠 Mark-release-recapture
- 📚 Simpson’s Index
- 🌊 Spearman’s rank correlation
Review and assessment
- 🔔 Bell ringers
- 🎴 Task cards
- 🧪 Stations
- ✅ Quiz
- 📝 Practice questions
- 📚 Study guide
- 📝 Test and answer key
