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Deep-Sea Creatures - Frightening and Fascinating! Modules 10-16
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 9
Beginner - Advanced Level
In this 7-module self paced class, we will dive... deep down into the depths of the ocean. We will look at a variety of animals that can be found in the deep-sea, scouring the globe. Using a combination of slides, photos, videos, quizzes, and other interactive activities we will learn about these fascinating (and sometimes frightening!) animals. We will start by reviewing the different zones of the ocean and what makes each zone unique. That will help us in understanding the animals that live...
7 lessons//7 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Module 10An introduction to ocean zones and what makes them different. The following animals are covered this module: Slime Star, Pointy Nose Blue Chimaera, Bone Eating Worm, Poliopogon Sponge, Mushroom Coral, Sable Fish, Deepwater Hermit Crab, and Cookie Cutter Shark. Each week we will take a look at where in the world they are found, adaptations they have that allow them to survive in their particular environment, diet, defenses, and interesting facts. An introduction to symbiotic relationships.Week 2Lesson 2Module 11Furthering our dive into the deep sea, we take a look at 8 new animals this module: Pyrosome, Sea Pen, Lion’s Mane Jelly, Blue Antimora, Mauve Stinger Jelly, Long Spine Sea Urchin, Brisingid Star, and Goosefish. We will take a look at where in the world they are found, how they can survive in their particular environment, diet, and interesting facts. We will look into how some animals function as colonies.Week 3Lesson 3Module 12Furthering our dive into the deep sea, we take a look at 8 new animals this module: Spiny Dogfish, Black Coral Plume, Parchment Worm, Black Oreo, Giant Sea Anemone, Homolid Carrier Crab, Cutthroat Eel, and the Chaunacops. We will look at where in the world they are found, how they survive, diet, and interesting facts. Which animal has the fastest firing mechanism in the animal kingdom?Week 4Lesson 4Module 13Furthering our dive into the deep sea, we take a look at 8 new animals this module: Flattened Sea Urchin, Acorn Worm, Halosaur, Predatory Tunicate, Fireworks Coral, Tripod Fish, Giant Phantom Jelly, and the Sunflower Star. We will talk about fish that look unreal and like they are standing on stilts, as well as an animal that has become critically endangered.Week 5Lesson 5Module 14Furthering our dive into the deep sea, we take a look at 8 new animals this module: Long Legged Shrimp, Shortspine Thornyhead, Squat Lobster, Psychadelic Jelly, Oilfish, Striped Sea Urchin, Aprhodite Sea Mouse, and the Swell Shark. We will see what animal scientists have studied to improve our fiberoptics, as well as an animal that uses fluorescence to communicate.Week 6Lesson 6Module 15Furthering our dive into the deep sea, we take a look at 8 new animals this module: Hawaiian Spikefish, Doliolina Midwater Tunicate, Tanner Crab, Abyssal Comb Jelly, Hydrothermal Vent Eelpout, Sand Striker (Bobbit Worm), Duckbill Opalfish, and the Lollipop Cat Shark. Did you know there is a worm that burrows in the sediment can get to be over 9 feet long that can take down a large fish?Week 7Lesson 7Module 16Finishing our dive into the deep sea for this class, we take a look at 8 new animals: Sessile Sea Cucumber, Elvis Glitter Worm, Crystal Amphipod, Smallmouth Spiny Eel, Mola Mola (Ocean Sunfish), Paper Lantern Jelly, Deep Sea Clam, and the Indosquilla Mantis Shrimp. Have you ever seen worms get in a fight? How about a fish as large as a pickup truck?
I hold an Associates Degree in Wildlife Education.
Homework Offered
Each module, students will be asked to take what they have learned and apply it to an activity. Such an activity would be 'discovering' their own deep-sea creature. This would include having them describe what zone of the ocean their discovery lives in and what adaptations it has that allows it to live there. This would be posted in the classroom for feedback from the teacher. Another activity would be to imagine they are walking on the beach of the nearest ocean to them and write about a deep-sea creature they found on the beach and include what they consider to be fun facts about it. There will also be weekly printouts to reinforce facts and vocabulary learned, including a crossword puzzle and search-a-word1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
There are Kahoot! review quizzes for each module that the student can take. While they are not required, they are highly encouraged.Grades Offered
Let me know if you would like grades, or just a certificate of completion. Every week/module there are worksheets (search-a-word and crossword puzzle), a mini activity, and a Quizizz to complete. The worksheets are worth one point each. The mini activity is worth 2 points. For the quiz, each question in the quiz is worth 1 point (points vary per module). The grade in the class will be based on the total number of points. All the students who participate will also receive a certificate of completion.
Parental guidance not needed unless the student doesn't like some scary looking deep-sea animals. Nearpod and Kahoot! both are used, no separate account required, links for my specific content will be provided
I have obtained material from a variety of scholarly sources. The largest of which is the Monterrey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and Nautilus Live Ocean Exploration Trust. I will be linking directly to several videos on Youtube from Monterrey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Schmidt Ocean Institute and Nautilus Live.
Hello! My passion for teaching is based on the sciences. I have a Bachelor’s in Nursing as well as Associate Degrees in exotic animals and wildlife education. I have a love of educating others and hopefully sparking interest in continued learning...
Self-Paced Class
$10
weekly or $70 for all content7 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 10-15