Deep-Sea Creatures - Frightening and Fascinating! Modules 1-9
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
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...
9 lessons//9 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Module 1An introduction to the ocean zones and what makes them different. The following animals are covered this module: Rattail Fish, Big Red Jelly, Atlantic Wolfish, Glowing Sucker Octopus, Flabby Whalefish, Black Swallower, Antarctic Scale Worm, Barreleye Fish. Each week we will take a look at where in the world they are found, introduce adaptations they have that allow them to survive in their particular environment, diet, defenses, and interesting facts. An introduction to bioluminescence.Week 2Lesson 2Module 2Furthering our dive into the deep sea, we take a look at 8 new animals this module: Hagfish, Armored Snail, Supergiant Amphipod, Stareater, Chambered Nautilus, Blobfish, Blob Sculpin, and the Pacific Black Dragon. 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 slime can be used as a defense, and a glimpse into hydrothermal vents.Week 3Lesson 3Module 3Furthering our dive into the deep sea, we take a look at 8 new animals this module: Blackfin Icefish, Coffinfish, Solitary Hydroid, Giant Ostracod, Bloody Belly Comb Jelly, Cusk Eel, Arctic Hydromedusa, and the Coelacanth. We will look at where in the world they are found, how they survive, diet, and interesting facts. We will also see how it is possible for an animal to survive with no red blood cells/hemoglobin, and why an animal might have a camouflaged digestive system.Week 4Lesson 4Module 4Furthering our dive into the deep sea, we take a look at 8 new animals this module: Black Tiger Nudibranch, Giant Isopod, Firefly Squid, Tomopteris Worm, Sea Pigs, Giant Larvacean, Flying Spaghetti Monster (It's a real thing!), Frilled Shark. We will be introduced to the animal group of siphonophores and how they survive as a colony. Also look at how different types of soft bodied animals protect themselves in the deep, and how some animals can go a very long time between meals.Week 5Lesson 5Module 5Furthering our dive into the deep sea, we take a look at 8 new animals this module: Fangtooth Fish, Gulper Eel, Japanese Giant Spider Crab, Sea angel, Cockatoo Squid, Longnose Deepsea Skate, Green Bomber Worm, Giant Squid. There are some trendsetters this week... animals with super long teeth, super long arms and legs, animals that make bioluminescent 'bombs', and an animal with really crazy eating methods.Week 6Lesson 6Module 6Furthering our dive into the deep sea, we take a look at 8 new animals this module: Lantern Fish, Hydrothermal Vent Snail, Giant Tube Worm, Stubby Squid, Humpback Anglerfish, Kiwa crab, Harp Sponge, Goblin Shark. We will take a further look into hydrothermal vents and symbiotic relationships between animals and bacteria. We will take a look at the most common fish in the deep sea (not what you may think), and a predator with a unique jaw.Week 7Lesson 7Module 7Furthering our dive into the deep sea, we take a look at 8 new animals this module: Mariana Snailfish, Phronima Amphipod, Oarfish, Megamouth Shark, Viperfish, Pompeii Worm, Armored Searobin, Headless Chicken Monster. From gelatinous animals you can see through to worms that wear bacterial coats for thermal protection, we got it covered. We will also take a look at a weird way that one animal uses its prey as a mobile nursery.Week 8Lesson 8Module 8Furthering our dive into the deep sea, we take a look at 8 new animals this module: Basket Star, Pacific Sleeper Shark, Deepsea Lizardfish, Flying Buttocks (It's a real thing!), Hatchetfish, Slender Snipe Eel, Venus Flytrap Anemone, Sea Spiders. Will introduce students to the idea of counterillumination as a form of camouflage. Discuss the ways some animals move through the water and the advantages it provides. Will also take a look at a genus of giant sea spiders.Week 9Lesson 9Module 9Finishing our dive into the deep sea for this class, we take a look at 8 new animals: Sea Squirt, Six Gill Shark, Blackfin Sorcerer Eel, Feather Star, Venus Flower Basket Sponge, Squidworm, Telescopefish, Vampire Squid. We talk about animals you might not immediately recognize as an animal and how they are (such as tunicates and sponges). As well as a very surprising fact about the vampire squid.
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
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...
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