Collecting Seashells

The Weirdest Things Animals Do- And Why! Part 3

Cathryn A McNamara MS Ed

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(57)

I will share my sea shells, their names and a little about the creatures who called them home before they were found. If students have collected sea shells, they are encouraged to bring them to class.

Class Experience

This is a class for the student who loves to walk the beach and collect shells.  I have been a life long collector of sea shells and will share my collection with students in the class.  Students will learn the name of the shells, where and how to look for them, and facts about the creatures who called these shells home before we found them.  Students are encouraged to bring some of their favorite shells to show in class. Decorative and practical uses for sea shell collections will also be...

Students will learn the names of common sea shells found in the continental United States, how to find sea shells, and facts about the creatures who called the shells home.

As a life long collector of sea shells I have done more than just pick up shells.  I have several reference books where I look up the name so I can use more than the local "nickname" for the shell. I will share these books during class.  I have visited maritime museums up and down the East Coast which include sea shell collections.  They have helped me to learn more about what I am collecting on the beach.

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0Bring some of you sea shell collection if you would like to share it with our class.

Meet the teacher

Cathryn A McNamara MS Ed

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(57)

Hello, I am delighted to be teaching on Outschool.  Teaching is my passion and has been my career for the past 25 years.  Guiding students and assisting them as they grow and reach their greatest potential is my mission.  I look forward to sharing...