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Animal Science- Marine Mammals Study- Marine Biology, Experiments & Edible Art
Crystal Walker
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Have a budding zoologist? In this 8 lesson self-paced class animal lovers will learn facts, habitat, anatomy, endangered status & more on 7 Marine Mammals. Students will bring learning to life at home with experiments and edible projects!
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Animal science helps students explore and learn about animals around the world and their unique qualities. ** If you are new to Outschool use my code CrystalWal20 and get $20 off your first class!!** 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! Weekly students will have access to two lessons per week. Each lesson includes a 5-10 minute video and printable...
8 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is a Marine MammalIn 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.Lesson 2WhalesLets 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.Week 2Lesson 3ManateesDiving into the world of manatees, students will learn about how they care for their young, facts about manatee, their diet, anatomy, habitat and more!Lesson 4Sea OttersSplashing into the world of sea otters, students will explore their habitat, learn anatomy, learn facts. This lesson is followed by an edible project!Week 3Lesson 5DolphinsIn this lesson we will explore saltwater and freshwater dolphins with a venn diagram. We will learn about echolocation, anatomy, diet, and map where dolphins live.Lesson 6Seals & Sea LionsJumping in students learn the difference between seals and sea lions. They will discover how seals care for their young, learn why seals have whiskers, explore their diet, habitat, anatomy and common breeds. This lesson will be followed by a science experimentWeek 4Lesson 7WalrusSplashing into the world of walruses, students will learn about how they care for their young, label anatomy, discover their amazing tusks, and learn about their prey and predators!Lesson 8Polar BearsStudents will learn why polar bears are classified as marine mammals, explore a mothers den, and discover many amazing characteristics of polar bears! We will map where polar bears live, learn about their habitat, and diet. Students will learn about unique adaptations polar bears have and label their anatomy. This lesson is followed by a hands on science experiment and edible craft.
- Students will learn characteristics of a mammal, what a marine mammals is, and learn about what it means to be an endangered animal. Students will explore different marine mammals in detail learning their unique qualities, diets, habits and more!
I love learning and growing and can't wait to share that love 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.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon requestFeedback: Available upon requestDetails: Students are expected to print and complete worksheets during class, and complete science experiments and edible projects after class.
Students will need a printer to print worksheets, pencil, colored pencils, scissors and glue for most lessons. See lesson break down for needed experiment/edible project supplies. Lesson 2 supplies: Bowl of water 1-2 tablespoons of oats (other cereal will work) Small toothed comb Cup Lesson 4 supplies: Spoon Bowl Plate Vanilla Wafer Cookies (any tan colored cookie or small round cookie will work) Frosting (can be white or colored, we will need white frosting for lesson 8 so I use white and color half for this project) Food Coloring (optional) Pearl Candy (optional) Lesson 6 supplies: quart size plastic bag rubber band that will fit over your wrist bowl or water big enough to move your hand around in towel for clean up Lesson 8 supplies: Experiment: A toy with small feet, this can be a dog, dinosaur, horse or even an action figure. Cardboard Scissors Painters or masking tape Flat dish with flour deep enough for toy to "step" in Edible Project: White frosting (saved from lesson 4) Large marshmallows Mini marshmallows Mini chocolate chips Plate Butter knife
Students may need help completing some of the experiments depending on age and ability. Students may need help with edible projects as spreading and cutting with a butter knife is involved.
Joined May, 2021
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Hello! After homeschooling my own children for the last 11 years I have learned it can be hard to juggle everything including making sure to hit all lessons and make them as fun as you would hope. Let me help teach your student and make learning...
Self-Paced Class
$10
weekly or $40 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 1 learner
Ages: 8-13
