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Exploring Oceans: Marine Mammals to the Mariana Trench (Self-Paced Class)

Join us in discovering creatures like dolphins, whales, and sharks in amazing habitats like the deep oceans of the Mariana Trench!
Nick Babyak, M. Ed.
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
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Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
In this 4 Lesson Self-Paced class, we'll discover dolphins, whales, several types of sharks, anglerfish, giant squids, and more, and do activities to supplement the Lessons. We'll learn about these overarching topics: 

Lesson 1: What is a marine mammal and how do they differ from fish?

Lesson 2: Conservation and endangered species

Lesson 3: What is the Mariana Trench and how did it form? 

Lesson 4: How do creatures adapt to the extreme conditions of the deep ocean? 

If you're interested in one/some of the 4 Lessons, but not all of them, let me know and I can arrange a partial Self-Paced class for you at a prorated discount. 

This is a Self-Paced class with no live meetings. Each of the 4 Lessons includes a pre-recorded Lesson Video (plus an Optional Worksheet for comprehension) with accompanying Discussion posts, where students will do activities and engage in a back-and-forth with the teacher. For example, students will brainstorm ways to protect endangered species and research a marine animal not discussed in class to share with the other students. 

Students are also welcome to message me or arrange Q&A or live "office hours" for additional support.

I also offer this as two live classes, if your student prefers that method of instruction. Marine Mammals: https://outschool.com/classes/intro-to-marine-mammals-manatees-dolphins-whales-and-more-SxuseJiX#usu529M6QA

Deep Ocean: https://outschool.com/classes/creatures-of-the-deep-ocean-hNQdwG60#usu529M6QA

See you in class!

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Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Marine Mammals
 What is a marine mammal and how do they differ from fish? Activities include picking a word and explaining its etymology/origin. 
17 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Marine Mammals, Part II
 Focusing on conservation and endangered species. Activities include telling us about an endangered species. 
14 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Creatures of the Deep Ocean
 What is the Mariana Trench and how did it form? Activities include telling us about a geological structure or natural disaster. 
14 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Creatures of the Deep Ocean, Part II
 How do creatures adapt to the extreme conditions of the deep ocean? Activities include picking a habitat and explaining what makes it unique. 
15 mins of video lessons

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Joined April, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University College London
Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University
I currently teach popular and well-reviewed live versions of this class on Outschool, plus others on Dinosaurs and Rainforests. My passion for nature comes from leading fundraising teams for the World Wildlife Fund and fundraising campaigns for a wildlife refuge in Costa Rica. 

I look forward to learning with you!

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