Deep-Sea Creatures - Frightening and Fascinating! Self Paced Part 2
Students get to explore some of the animals found down in the deep sea, from the frightening to the fascinating!
Veronica McCleign
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What's included
9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each module, students will be asked to take what they have learned and apply it to an activity. Such an activity would be the final project of '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 being assigned to look at something about a certain marine protected area and writing a few sentences answering a prompt. There will also be weekly printouts to reinforce facts and vocabulary learned, including a crossword puzzle and search-a-word. (While they are not required for the non-graded option, they are highly encouraged.)Assessment
There are Quizziz review quizzes for each module that the student can take. (While they are not required for the non-graded option, they are highly encouraged.)Letter Grade
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.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 10
Beginner - Advanced Level
In this 9-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 in these zones and the unique adaptations they have in order to do so. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary. I respond to all comments and submissions your students placed in my classroom, and I am readily available to answer any questions either by posts/messaging on Outschool, or by an arranged meeting if needed. I usually respond within 1-2 days. The homework for each module is required to have a photo taken of it and posted in the classroom and feedback will be provided. At the end of each module there will be a Quizziz quiz posted as a review. In this self paced class, each module students will look at 8 different deep-sea creatures and will end up covering 72 animals. I will be providing a module specific Canva link for the slide presentation after the class video and Quizziz for interactive quizzes. No signup is necessary. The student will be provided a code/link before class which they can use to go directly to my classwork. We will also be viewing a few videos from the Monterrey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Nautilus Live, and Schmidt Ocean Institute YouTube channel that pertain to the animals being discussed. There will also be printouts to reinforce facts and vocabulary learned. Includes a crossword puzzle and search-a-word.
Learning Goals
To be able to name a characteristic of each ocean zoneTo be able to name some adaptations of animals found in the deep sea
Syllabus
9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
Module 10
An 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. Lesson 2:
Module 11
Furthering 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. Lesson 3:
Module 12
Furthering 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? Lesson 4:
Module 13
Furthering 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. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance not needed unless the student doesn't like some scary looking deep-sea animals.
Canva and Quizziz both are used, no separate account required, links for my specific content will be provided. All material is created by myself specifically for this class, even Quizizz.
Sources
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.
Joined August, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold an Associates Degree in Wildlife Education. Reviews
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