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Marine Biology Basics: Marine Mammal Adaptions

Completed by 79 learners
Ages 9-11
Live One-Time Class
Why does a Narwhal have a "horn"? In this one-time class, we will explore this and many other questions about some of the amazing adaptations of unique marine mammals.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(270 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
3-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 5
Fins, echolocation, blubber and baleen are just a few of the adaptions that marine mammals have that allow them to survive in their ocean habitat.  Through an interactive presentation, class discussion and teacher demonstration, we will explore the adaptations marine mammals have evolved to allow them to communicate, eat, sleep and move in the ocean.  Our discussion will center around the following species: Narwhal, Manatee, Sea Otter, Humpback Whale and Hawaiian Monk Seal. 

Class begins with short introductions and a knowledge check. Students are introduced to the characteristics of mammals and brainstorm ways marine mammals adapt to their environment.  As a class, students classify these characteristics into behavioral, structural or physiological adaptation.  Learners will construct an organizational chart and test their knowledge.

Learning Goals

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
-categorize mammal adaptations as behavioral, structural or physiological.  
-identify characteristics of mammals and marine mammals.

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined October, 2018
4.9
270reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Science
Master's Degree in Education from Florida Institue of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of South Carolina
Marine and environmental science have been passionate pursuits of mine since childhood.  I feel that this passion, combined with my education, versatile teaching experience and inquiry-based approach to teaching will spark student's curiosity. 

Reviews

13 total ratings, 7 with reviews

Review summary for this class
The class was highly engaging and interactive, with the teacher employing visual aids and hands-on experiments to facilitate a fun learning experience. The teacher was friendly, professional, and adept at keeping the students motivated and addressing their questions and comments effectively. The class provided an excellent opportunity for children interested in marine mammals to learn more about the topic in an immersive and participatory manner. Sign up for this class today to embark on an exciting educational adventure!
This summary was AI-generated from parent reviews
The teacher was very friendly and professional. She was easy to... 
Jetandsteph W.on May 19, 2020
My 9 year old daughter loved it.
Kristin A.on May 4, 2020
My daughter loves marine mammals, so she enjoyed learning more about... 
Shannon N.on Apr 6, 2020
My 9 year old really enjoyed this class and was very engaged.
Zola G.on Jan 28, 2020
My daughter loved this class & the teacher!
Ms. W.on Jan 23, 2020
Joyce really enjoyed her lesson. Highly recommended
Joanneon Jan 23, 2020

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