SAI Marine Biology Scope and Sequence
A specialized academic instruction (SAI) Marine Biology scope and sequence for 9th-grade students, featuring Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports, 5th-grade reading level outcomes, and specific hands-on activities. It includes a clear bridge to 10th-grade Biology prerequisites.
Biology Prep Bridge Guide
A comparative guide for teachers identifying the specific skill alignments between 9th-grade Marine Biology and 10th-grade General Biology. It highlights how the modified Marine curriculum builds the essential procedural and conceptual prerequisites for success in high school biology.
Marine Weekly Breakdown List
A detailed weekly list of the Marine Biology scope and sequence, written at a 5th-grade reading level. It includes a week-by-week breakdown of content and hands-on activities, specifically designed for students needing Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports.
Ocean Life Organizers Worksheet
A collection of visual graphic organizers for 9th-grade Marine Biology students, designed at a 5th-grade reading level. Includes organizers for the scientific method, cell comparison, marine food webs, and animal classification.
Marine Readiness Checklist Teacher Guide
A planning guide for teachers outlining the essential math and science prerequisites for students entering the SAI Marine Biology course. It includes foundational skills in metric measurement, data display, trait classification, and a readiness observation tool for tracking student progress.