Marine Mammals Study- Animal Science- Marine Biology, Experiments & Edible Art
Have a budding zoologist? In this 8 lesson self-paced class animal lovers will learn facts, habitat, anatomy, endangered status & more on 7 Marine Mammals. Students will bring learning to life at home with experiments and edible projects!
Crystal Walker
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What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Students are expected to print and complete worksheets during class, and complete science experiments and edible projects after class.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Animal science helps students explore and learn about animals around the world and their unique qualities. ** If you are new to Outschool use my code CrystalWal20 and get $20 off your first class!!** In this course we will learn about what a marine mammal is. Each lesson will focus on a specific animal, where we will learn about anatomy, diets, habitat, facts and much more! Weekly students will have access to two lessons per week. Each lesson includes a 5-10 minute video and printable worksheets. **Some lessons will end with a hands on science experiment or edible activity to help bring what they are learning in class alive at home!** This class is a self-paced course meaning we will not meet live together. Instead each lesson will have a video along with worksheets for that lessons animal. Students will be encouraged to share completed worksheets, something new they learned, along with any questions. Please see the syllabus for specifics on each lesson.
Learning Goals
Students will learn characteristics of a mammal, what a marine mammals is, and learn about what it means to be an endangered animal. Students will explore different marine mammals in detail learning their unique qualities, diets, habits and more!
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
What is a Marine Mammal
In this lesson we will explore what exactly a marine mammal is, learn vocabulary words, and sort animals into the four main family groups of marine mammals. 11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Whales
Lets explore the differences between baleen and toothed whales. We will explore 4 different whales filling out worksheets for each. Students will label internal and external whale anatomy. There will also be a science experiment with this lesson. 17 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Manatees
Diving into the world of manatees, students will learn about how they care for their young, facts about manatee, their diet, anatomy, habitat and more! 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Sea Otters
Splashing into the world of sea otters, students will explore their habitat, learn anatomy, learn facts. This lesson is followed by an edible project! 10 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students may need help completing some of the experiments depending on age and ability. Students may need help with edible projects as spreading and cutting with a butter knife is involved.
Supply List
Students will need a printer to print worksheets, pencil, colored pencils, scissors and glue for most lessons. See lesson break down for needed experiment/edible project supplies. Lesson 2 supplies: Bowl of water 1-2 tablespoons of oats (other cereal will work) Small toothed comb Cup Lesson 4 supplies: Spoon Bowl Plate Vanilla Wafer Cookies (any tan colored cookie or small round cookie will work) Frosting (can be white or colored, we will need white frosting for lesson 8 so I use white and color half for this project) Food Coloring (optional) Pearl Candy (optional) Lesson 6 supplies: quart size plastic bag rubber band that will fit over your wrist bowl or water big enough to move your hand around in towel for clean up Lesson 8 supplies: Experiment: A toy with small feet, this can be a dog, dinosaur, horse or even an action figure. Cardboard Scissors Painters or masking tape Flat dish with flour deep enough for toy to "step" in Edible Project: White frosting (saved from lesson 4) Large marshmallows Mini marshmallows Mini chocolate chips Plate Butter knife
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I love learning and growing and can't wait to share that love with your students!
I have worked with children/youth for over the last 14 years!
I have worked as a preschool teacher, church youth teacher, 4H leader/adviser, and have homeschooled my own children for over 11 years!
I have training in early childhood education, working with children with special needs, and working with at risk youth.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 8-13
