Animal Science: Marine Mammals, Marine Biology, Experiments & Edible Lab!
Have a budding zoologist? In this 9 lesson self-paced class animal lovers will learn facts, habitat, anatomy, endangered status & more on 8 Marine Mammals. Students bring learning to life at home with experiments, art & edible projects!
Crystal Walker
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What's included
9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. Each week students will have worksheets to complete during the lessons. Some weeks will have an additional video that has a built in quiz to watch. There will also be review games and quizzes each week.Projects
Each week students will have either a science experiment, art project or edible lab to complete.Certificate of Completion
Students can fill out a google form to receive a link to print a class completion certificate.Grading
During the class students will be encouraged to make a notebook where they will keep all their completed assignments and keep track of their quiz scores. This is a great tool for students that need proof of work for local requirements.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Animal science helps students explore and learn about animals around the world and their unique qualities. In this course we will learn about what a marine mammal is. Each lesson will focus on a specific animal, where we will learn about anatomy, diets, habitat, facts and much more! Each week will be composed of 5 tasks that can be done daily or all in one day what ever works best for the student! The week will have a video along with worksheets, vocabulary words to learn, practice review games, along with either a science experiment, art project or edible lab. The week will end with a Kahoot to quiz the students on what they have learned that week. Optional-students will be encouraged to make a notebook where they keep all their completed worksheets throughout the class. If students complete all 5 tasks each week the course should take 9 weeks to complete. While the class is self-paced I am available for feedback and answering questions even after the 9 week period. Please expect to have answered within 72 hours (typically much sooner on weekdays) of sending messages. Certificates of completion are available as well. **Some lessons will end with a hands on science experiment or edible activity to help bring what they are learning in class alive at home!** This class is a self-paced course meaning we will not meet live together. Students will be encouraged to share completed worksheets, something new they learned, along with any questions. Please see the syllabus for specifics on each lesson.
Learning Goals
Know what a marine mammal is.Be able to identify different marine mammals and facts about them.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
What is a Marine Mammal
In this lesson we will explore what exactly a marine mammal is, learn vocabulary words, and sort animals into the four main family groups of marine mammals. 5 assignments
Lesson 2:
Whales
Lets explore the differences between baleen and toothed whales. We will explore 4 different whales filling out worksheets for each. Students will label internal and external whale anatomy. There will also be a science experiment with this lesson 5 assignments
Lesson 3:
Manatees
Diving into the world of manatees, students will learn about how they care for their young, facts about manatee, their diet, anatomy, habitat and more! This lesson will have an art project. 5 assignments
Lesson 4:
Sea Otters
Splashing into the world of sea otters, students will explore their habitat, learn anatomy, learn facts. This lesson is followed by an edible project! 5 assignments
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using games through Wordwall, for safety students can use just their first name, nick names or the first letter of their name. These review games are optional and parents can have students review vocabulary a different way at home.
We will also be using Kahoot for the final assessment quiz.
For accessing the certificate students will need to fill out a google form.
*For science experiments and edible labs students may need help from adults. One experiment can be a bit messy.
*For the edible labs some have students cutting an apple and strawberries with a knife. *Students will be using scissors during art projects and may need help as well.
*Students will need to use a hole punch and metal brad during the dolphin lesson and may need help/supervision with this as well.
Supply List
Students need access to a printer, paper, pencils, coloring tools. Worksheets can also be completed with the Kami extension as well. Science/Craft/Edible Lab Supplies Needed: Week 1: 2 bowls with water and ice, crisco, sandwich zip top bag, paper towels Week 2: Bowl of water, 1-2 tablespoons of oats (other cereal will work), small toothed comb, cup Week 3: Gray or white paper, scissors, black marker, water colors, glue stick, paint brush Week 4:Spool, bowl, plate, vanilla wafer cookies, frosting (white or colored), food coloring (optional), pearl candy (optional) Week 5: Paper plate, gray paper, blue paint or markers, metal brad, hole punch, scissors Week 6: Apple, blueberries, nutella (hazelnut spread), coconut flakes (optional) Week 7: Quart size zip top bag, rubber band that will fit over your wrist, bow of water big enough to move your hand around in, towel for cleaning up. Week 8: A toy with small feet (can be a dog, dinosaur, horse, or even action figure), cardboard, scissors, painters or masking tape, flat dish with flour deep enough for the toy to “step” in. White frosting, large marshmallows, mini chocolate chips, plate, butter knife. Week 9:Mini bagels, 2-3 strawberries, cream cheese softened, candy eyes (optional)
Joined May, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Growing up along the Oregon Coast I have always had a deep love for the ocean and the creatures that live there. I have helped teach youth classes at the Twin Rocks Outdoor School for two years focusing on tide pools and ocean ponds. I have always loved learning and studying ocean life and can't wait to share this with your students!
I have worked with children/youth for over the last 14 years!
I have worked as a preschool teacher, church youth teacher, 4H leader/adviser, and have homeschooled my own children for over 11 years!
I have training in early childhood education, working with children with special needs, and working with at risk youth.Reviews
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