Junior Marine Scientists Club
In this ongoing class, learn about weird and wild ocean animals each week! Through crafts, science experiments, discussions, and photos, students will discover ocean animals and habitats from around the world.
Amalia Fernand, M.S. Nature/Earth Science
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,118)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Learners will become familiar with ocean ecology, food webs, and the unique biodiversity of earth's ocean ecosystems through games, crafts, science experiments, discussions, and slideshows. Naturalist terms will be introduced that describe animal behavior (eg: carnivore, nocturnal), as well as animal classification terms (eg: invertebrate, amphibian, etc). Listen to animal vocalizations, identify natural objects, and even occasionally meet live animals. The underwater world is full of so many fascinating animals to explore together! The beginning of each class will be an opportunity for introductions, sharing, and guided discussion. Students may bring items to class to share related to marine science such as shells, ocean animal toys or stuffed animals, pictures, artwork, etc. Weekly themes are below for 2024. OCEAN BIRDS December 23: Pelagic Birds (albatross and puffin) December 30: Shorebirds (pelicans and sandpipers) ANCIENT OCEANS January 6: The Megalodon and Ancient Sharks January 13: Giant Ocean Reptiles (plesiosaurus and mosasaurus) January 20: Prehistoric Marine Invertebrates (ammonites and trilobites) January 27: Monster Fish (dunkleosteus, leedsichthys, helicoprion) February 3: Extinct Whales ECOSYSTEMS February 10: Arctic Ocean February 17: Kelp Forests February 24: Tidepools March 3: Mangrove Forests March 10: Beaches and Islands March 17: Coral Reef Fish- The Red Sea PLEASE NOTE: Class will not be held on March 26 March 31: Hawaii & Volcanic Island Reefs April 7: Coral Types- The Great Barrier Reef April 14: Open Ocean April 21: Antarctica MARINE GEOLOGY April 28: Tectonic Plates and Deep Ocean Trenches May 5: Hydrothermal Features May 12: Submarine Volcanoes The following Nature Explorers animals may occasionally make live appearances: Scaly: the Corn Snake Slimy: the Tiger Salamander Lizzie: The Leopard Gecko Classes may run up to five minutes over the scheduled time depending on learner discussion and questions.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the characteristics and habitats of unique ocean animals.
Other Details
Supply List
Supply lists for optional in class crafts and science experiments will be provided in the classroom.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
1118reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am teaching this class because I am enthusiastic about sharing my life long passion for marine science with students. Shortly after spending my 14th birthday on the Great Barrier Reef, I was certified to Scuba Dive, and minored in Marine Science in college. I have always loved exploring underwater ecosystems and learning about the amazing wildlife of the ocean! Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 205 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
5-12 learners per class
