Science & Nature
Hands on Oceanography-Flex
In this 7 week online course students will learn about physical, biologic, and geologic aspects of the world’s oceans and their interactions.
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No live meetings
Over 7 weeks
6-11
year olds
3-9
learners per class
How does a “Flexible Schedule” course work?
No scheduled live video chats
Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher
Great if your learner prefers independent pacing or is uncomfortable with live video chat
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Description
Class Experience
-Students will learn about the various systems and interactions of the ocean. -Students will develop their critical thinking skills, asking and answering questions about the ocean during our discussions.
During my time working in Montessori schools I was given the opportunity to design and implement a summer camp program that integrated scientific and cultural exploration with hands-on projects. It was a joy to teach and assist my students as they conquered these previously uncharted territories and I am only too happy to replicate that adventure here on Outschool. I have taken various college level physical science courses including Oceanography.
Home work will include Interactive quizzes, video responses, printable notes, supplementary videos, writing prompts, lap books, and foldables, collaborative class dictionary, class book. The length of time will vary per learner.
Week 1- Deep Sea Spreading: Provided template, crayons or markers, scissors, tape. Week 2-Deep-sea features (trenches): A shoe box or small plastic container or tub. Modeling clay or playdough, construction paper, markers, toothpicks, tape, a pen or a marker to write labels. Week 3-Zones of the ocean, marine provinces: A clear jar, food coloring, corn syrup, oil, dish soap, water, rubbing alcohol a funnel, masking tape, markers. Week 4-: Deep sea creatures: Scissors, glue, tape, provided sea creature template, preferably printed onto card stock Week 5-Waves and tides: Ice, cold water, boiling water, a large baking dish (clear would be ideal) blue food coloring, red food coloring. Optional, small plastic fish or shells. Week 6- Design your own ocean cleaning device. Suggested items: legos, cups, pipe cleaners, glue, scissors, paper. Feel free to bring any building materials that will help you to build a model of an ocean cleaning device. Small plastic beads, toys, or even small grapes would work. Week 7-Bioluminesence: Glow in the dark Elmer’s glue. A glass jar. A paint brush or cue tips.
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An informal assessment is available upon request.
No live meetings, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.