Introduction to Marine Science for Elementary Students
Come experience marine life holistically through project-based learning through history, science, culinary, art, and mathematics!
Melissa Smith
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(237)
What's included
3 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will experience a three week introductory course on marine science through a wholistic approach. Students will learn about the content through history, science, culinary, art, and mathematics in a variety of hands-on projects. Each week the lesson will be divided into a "teaching" portion and an activity/project based portion. Week 1: Students will learn: What is marine science? What does the marine environment look like? How did scientists learn about the sea? Why is the ocean important? During this lesson, students will take a virtual field trip on the HMS Challenger to see what is was like to be a scientist on exploration. The project portion will be creating a model using cuilnary expertise to make a cookie earth. Week 2: Students will learn about the continents, water, and features of the seafloor in relation to marine science. Students will learn about the properties and molecular structure of water and the importance it has on Earth. During this lesson, students will create a model of the molecular structure of water. Week 3: Students will learn about water density and how salinity affects its density. Students will learn about the minerals the are found in sea water and how water moves. They will also learn why the ocean is blue. During the lesson, students will conduct a density experiment to discover if fresh or salt water is denser.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be using an oven and microwave and might need additional supervision
Supply List
Week 1: sugar cookie dough oven parchment paper flour rolling pin plastic bottle cap 2 cookie sheets butter knives blue frosting green frosting Week 2: newspaper or table cloth safe for crafts toothpicks large styrofoam ball 2 small styrofoam balls paint (2 colors of your choice) paint brushes and tray liquid glue black sharpie or permanent marker Week 3: 3 small clear drinking glasses microwave 3 TB of salt spoon blue food coloring red food coloring tall, skinny, clear glass or beaker syringe or eye dropper/turkey baster
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2018
4.7
237reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Melissa Smith , and I am proud to be a Parkway Early Childhood Panda!! I am from St. Louis, received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Dayton, and my Masters in Education from Missouri Baptist University. I am certified to teach Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, and Elementary Education. This will be my seventh year at Parkway Early Childhood after four years at Kirkwood Early Childhood Center in Early Childhood Special Education.
I have a true passion for working with our youngest learners!! Helping each child progress in all areas of their development—academic, social, language, and motor—is a challenge that I am honored to accept daily. I strive to create a community of learners that nurtures this growth in a positive, fun environment.
Personally, I have been married for 21 glorious years and have three fantastic children who are 20,17, and 14 years old and attend Parkway Schools and Mizzou. We love to watch our kids' sports—tennis, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and swim! I also enjoy reading, cooking, music, relaxing at the beach, and spending time with friends and family.
I look forward to working together with you as partners in your child’s growth and development!!Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
75 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-9 learners per class
