The Maritime Academy of Toledo Curriculum Focus for Grades 5-12

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Marine-related themes are integrated into traditional subjects through developmentally appropriate practices (lecture, projects, and hands-on real life experiences) that directly support Ohio Grades 5-12 Outcomes and Standards, Ohio Achievement Tests for Grades 5-8 and the Ohio Graduation Test. These themes include but are not limited to the following:

• Marine Biology
• Marine Science
• Environmental Science including Pollution Control
• Coastline Habitats And Ecosystems and Wildlife Management
• Meteorology
• Astronomy
• GPS - Satellite Communications And Navigation
• GIS - Chart Mapping And Reading
• Robotics/Remotely Operated Water Vehicles
• Coast Guard JROTC and Navy Sea Cadets
• History of the Great Lakes and Seas
• Literature of the Great Lakes and Seas
• Music of the Great Lakes and Seas
• Healthy Living On/Near The Water
• Economics of the Great Lakes
• Marine Art, Architecture, and Woodworking
• Civilian Marine/Maritime Careers
• Leisure and Sports
• Lighthouses and Shipwrecks
• Internship and Mentorship Programs
• Marine Culinary Careers
• Search And Rescue
• Water Vessels
• Ports Of Call
• Bridge Administration
• Islands, Canals, And Locks
• Dredging And Channels
• Rules Of The Road (Sea) and Maritime Law
• Homeland And Port Security including Local Police, Federal, And Military Service On U.S. Waterways
• Maritime History Of The State And Region
• Local, State, Regional And World Cargo / Transportation Systems