Suggested Curriculum

Marine Science Major:

• English II
• Math (Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus)
• Chemistry
• Marine Science I Honors (Magnet Only)
• World History
• Maritime Systems (Research II- Magnet Only)
• Elective

Marine Industries & Technology Major:

• English II
• Math (Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus)
• World History
• Foreign Language
• Marine Service 2
• Marine Service 3
• Elective

• Field Trips

New River Water Testing
The Marine Magnet students go to various sites along Ft. Lauderdale’s New River, testing the water quality. They learn how to use a water testing equipment such as a refractometer, colorimeter, YSI and Lamonte test kits. They test water quality monthly and do a yearly report based on their findings.

John U. Lloyd
Magnet students go to John U. Lloyd to study about the Hardwood Hammock. They also study the marine ecosystem and learn various sampling techniques such as how to use seine nets and dipping nets. Students also learn about sea turtle nesting at this unique site.

Snorkel trip to Biscayne Bay
Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Marine magnet students get to take a two hour snorkel trip to one of the many reefs in Biscayne Bay.

Pigeon Key Overnight Field Trip
Students travel to Marathon, in the middle Florida Keys, to a unique site called Pigeon Key. Here they learn about nearshore marine communities in the waters off Pigeon Key through snorkel trips around the island. They travel to Sombrero Reef on the “Spirit” power catamaran to learn about coral reef ecosystems. Back at Pigeon Key, they participate in a program on “where the land meets the sea” which includes topics such as rocky shoreline, mangroves and the beach. Students also learn about the history of the railroad and how it impacted the Florida Keys.