Marine Biology: Animal Classification Chronicles (Summer Session)
In this ongoing course learners will explore the zoology of marine creatures with a focus on the phylogenetic tree.
Laura Petrusic
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(270)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Learners will be informally assessed through discussion and chat session. Learners will be given an class "exit ticket" to assess student's achievement.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
What is science of taxonomy? How are marine animals classified? What are the adaptations marine creatures have that help them survive in their ocean habitat? How does human activity impact these environments. These will be the questions driving the course content during our time in class. Each class will follow a similar format to the following: Part 1: Discussion question on the weekly topic to access learner's prior knowledge. Part 2: Content exploration through discussion and multi-media presentation. Part 3: Concept review and student assessment using techniques such as, but not limited to: short answer description, identification, student created products and games. Summer 2021 T/TH Schedule June 22nd/24th: Classification and Methods & Porifera: Sponges June 29th/July 1st: Cnidarians: Jellyfish and Their Relatives & Marine Worms July 6th/July 8th: Mollusca: Gastropods and Bivalves & Cephalopods July13th/July 15th: NO CLASS July 20th/22nd: Arthropods: Shrimp and Crabs & Echinoderms: Starfish July 27th/29th: Introduction to Marine Chordates & Fish Adaptations
Learning Goals
At the end of each class period learners will be able to:
-identify one example of the concept(s) explored during class.
-explain one way the concept(s) explored during class relate to human society.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Google Jamboard
- Padlet
- Google Earth
Joined October, 2018
4.9
270reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Science
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Florida Institue of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of South Carolina
I strive to create learner-centered, integrated lessons that relate content to students’ lives. I believe that my educational background in the field of marine science, professional teaching degree and extensive experiencing developing/delivering educational programs for all ages, will generate a class experience that fosters learners' appreciation for our oceans and environment. Please see my teacher profile page for more detailed information on my education and teaching experience. Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly ($10 per class)2x per week
45 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-9 learners per class
