Ocean Literacy Symposium August 30, 2011

 Learning based on the EIC Model™ is about using a school's surroundings and community as a framework within which students can construct their own learning, guided by teachers and administrators using proven educational practices.

 higher scores on standardized measures of academic achievement in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies;  reduced discipline and classroom management problems;  increased student engagement and enthusiasm for learning; and,  greater pride and ownership in students' accomplishments. 

CCSS-Content and Skills Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high order thinking skills

Ocean literacy is an understanding of the ocean’s influence on you—and your influence on the ocean. An ocean-literate person: understands the Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts about the functioning of the ocean; can communicate about the ocean in a meaningful way; and is able to make informed and responsible decisions regarding the ocean and its resources.

Standards By Design: Fifth Grade 5.2 Interaction and Change: Force, energy, matter, and organisms interact within living and non-living systems. 5.2P.1 Describe how friction, gravity, and magnetic forces affect objects on or near Earth. 5.2L.1 Explain the interdependence of plants, animals, and environment, and how adaptation influences survival. 5.2E.1 Explain how the energy from the sun affects Earth’s weather and climate.

 Scope and sequence across the grades to repeat and build upon  MARE Curriculum MARE  Age appropriate topics Age appropriate topics  Lincoln County Goals Lincoln County Goals STANDARDS BASED

Resources: Ocean Literacy K-2 Pilot 2010/ Pilot 2011/ Pilot 2012/2013 High School TIA Work In Progress Next Steps