Animal Wonders - Sea Mammals Lab
We will learn the wonders of the life and habitats of the sea lion, whales, otters, walruses, and dolphins.
Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(218)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner Level
Classes begin with a short lecture, and a 3-5 minute video (usually paused where vocabulary is written and explained). Then we move on to a lab and end with a review for that day's lesson. *Please note that I prefer students to have their videos on during class time and keep chatroom conversation to a minimum. Day 1 What is a mammal? Characteristics of sea otters. Reading worksheets or Comparing and contrasting animals using Venn diagrams. Lab Create a Sea Mammal mobile: scissors, glue stick, colors, yarn, a hanger Day 2 Whales- Traits and habitats. Compare and contrast animals using Venn diagrams. Different types of whale reading worksheets or videos. Compare and contrast animals using Venn diagrams. Lab: Oragami Whale to learn the parts of the whale. Day 3 Dolphin traits such as their skin and habitats of the pink dolphin A few YouTube videos will be shown in class. Lab: Let's learn the anatomy of the dolphin using diagrams and Playdoh. Day 4 Seals and Walruses traits and habitats. Compare and contrast lab results using a Venn diagram. You may need an extra pair of hands for this lab. Also, a towel for any spills that may occur.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the parts of several sea mammals and their habitats.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
What is a mammal?
Characteristics of sea otters.
Reading worksheets or Comparing and contrasting animals using Venn diagrams.
Lab Create a Sea Mammal mobile: scissors, glue stick, colors, yarn, a hanger
- 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Whales
Traits and habitats. Compare and contrast animals using Venn diagrams.
Different types of whale reading worksheets or videos. Compare and contrast animals using Venn diagrams.
Lab: Learn the whale's external and internal anatomy 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Dolphins
Dolphin traits such as their skin and habitats of the pink dolphin
A few YouTube videos will be shown in class.
Lab: Let's learn the anatomy of the dolphin using diagrams and Play-doh. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Seals and Walruses
Seals and Walruses traits and habitats. Compare and contrast lab results using a Venn diagram.
You may need an extra pair of hands for this lab. Also, a towel for any spills that may occur. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note that the terms mammary glands, penis, sperm, and evolution will be mentioned during this class.
Please note that I use videos.
Supply List
Day 1 Computer paper, printer ink, markers or crayons, scissors, yarn, a hanger (children's would be perfect but not necessary.) Print the animal template. Day 2 Computer paper (gray or blue is nice but not mandatory), pencil, and a notebook. Day 3 Playdoh or Sketch pad, pencil, color pencils Day 4 Bucket or large bowl, ice, gloves, large ziplock bag, a small can of lard
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
OPTIONAL: Ocean Mammals by Elaine Landau is a great resource book that you can check out from the library or purchase on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Ocean-Mammals-True-Books-Animals/dp/0516200410/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=Ocean+Mammals+Elaine+Landau&qid=1598225388&sr=8-10
Joined October, 2018
4.9
218reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
Having been a Biology teacher for thirty-five years has allowed me to teach students about all kinds of animals and their habitats. Every summer, I offer various animal summer camps for kids. I now want to offer this same experience on Outschool for children around the world.Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-12 learners per class
