Marine Biology: Life at the Poles
Learn about life in the freezer. We will explore how penguins, polar bears, seals, walruses and whales have adapted to live/thrive in the harsh polar environment.
WiseOceans Academy
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(182)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursHomework
There is an optional worksheet for further research and learning.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
This one-time class will introduce learners to life at the Poles. What are the differences between the the North and South Pole? How do marine creatures survive these extreme environments? Which creatures live where? Why would they choose to live in such a cold (and often windy) place? How have they adapted to live and thrive there? What are the threats facing the Poles? We'll answer these questions and more. I will share a presentation, packed with photos and videos to inspire and illustrate the science we are learning. Our style is informal but grounded in science and designed to help everyone learn. We encourage lots of questions and sharing of knowledge and while there's no previous knowledge required I know there are lots of would-be marine biologists out there so we aim to stretch even the most committed ocean lover. There is an optional worksheet to complete after the lesson.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the differences between the two poles, the marine creatures that live there and how they've adapted to these environments.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2021
5.0
182reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Marine Biology from Univeristy of Exeter
3 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Marine Biology from Bangor University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Nottingham
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Avans University
WiseOceans is a marine education and conservation company that has been providing virtual and in-person marine education for around ten years. All our marine educators/marine biologists have experience in the field as well as teaching experience. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
1-9 learners per class
