Marine Biology 101 - Weird and Wacky Deep Sea Animals
In this one-time class, we will go through ten of the weirdest, scariest looking deep sea animals to have ever been discovered in the ocean and go over their individual features such as diet, habitat and phenotype.
Brittany McKenna
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(18)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this class, we will discuss 10 of the weirdest, scariest looking creatures found lurking in the deep, deep sea. We will discuss the phenotype of each animal, how it survives in the deep, its diet and many more attributes of each animal in detail. We will then discuss eyesight in the deep sea, and how animals eyes have evolved over time in this environment. We will also go over bioluminescence, since this is such an important feature of deep sea animals. We will go over true or false questions to test their understanding of the material, as well as a matching game where we have to identify the animals we have learned. We will end the class with open discussion and question/answer periods.
Learning Goals
Students will learn ten major animals of the deep sea, how they survive in the deep, and how to identify them by name when shown a picture. They will learn what bioluminescence is, and why it is important for deep sea animals. They will also learn about eyesight and how it has evolved in deep sea marine animals.
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Supply List
Your child is free to have a piece of blank paper and some crayons if they choose to do so for the "create your own deep sea animal" activity, though this is not required.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2021
4.9
18reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Dalhousie University
Greetings!
My name is Brittany and I live in Nova Scotia Canada. I have a University degree in Marine Biology and Oceanography and two years of experience teaching English to young learners abroad! In my class, you will learn all about the ocean! We can explore mysterious deep sea creatures, learn about fascinating underwater processes, the water cycle, bioluminescence, underwater volcanoes, currents, tsunamis, invertebrates, whale songs, sea animal migrations and conservation.
I spent many years working on the ocean aboard ships of all sizes studying sea creatures and recording data for the Department of Fisheries here in Canada. I collected otolith samples from Pacific fish species, identified fish caught aboard the vessels and compiled data at sea. I have a Bachelors of Science in Marine Biology and have many years of experience in working hands on with marine life including flatfish, sharks, algae species, invertebrates, whales, sea birds, and many more!
I believe in strong engagement and participation in class that sparks interest and gets young learners thinking about the sea and all of the wonderful things it has to offer. I love to have open discussion and to discuss certain ideas that allow free thought to flow during class. Having fun and feeling free to voice any questions or thoughts is my top priority, and it would be such a delight to show young learners how fascinating this field of work really is.
Aside from being a Marine Biologist and teacher, I am also an artist! I paint oil paintings in my spare time and I sell my work out of my home here in the country side of Nova Scotia. I am also an avid astrophotographer, meaning I take photographs of the night sky. I am a very creative personality and love to explore new ways to express that creativity in a tangible way.
I look forward to meeting you all!
Please note: My classes have a lot of information in them and are most suitable for older learners above the age of 8-9 years. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 19 learners
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Ages: 8-13
3-10 learners per class
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