Science & Nature
Marine Science Explorers: Animal Adaptations (FLEX)
In this four-week, flexible schedule course, learners will explore 4 different adaptations many marine creatures have through project based investigations.
8-11
year old learners
3rd-5th
US Grade Level
1-18
learners per class
$20
Charged upfront
$5 per week
Flexible schedule
Over 4 weeks
No live meetings
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
In this 4-week, flexible scheduled class, learners will explore 4 different marine animal adaptation through the creation and sharing of activity based learning projects. Each week learners will be provided with text and video video based content on the following ecosystems. Week 1: Polar Bear Plunge This week learners will explore the structural adaptations a polar bear has to maintain body heat in the it's arctic habitat by conducting a short experiment. Week 2: Whale Call This week...
Upon completion of this class learners will be able to: -describe the structural adaptations of blubber and fur in arctic animals. -describe the mechanisms of the physiological adaptation of echolocation. -describe the different ways whales use echolocation. -describe the structural and behavioral adaptation of chromatophores and iridophores in squid. -describe the physiological and behavioral adaptations of bioluminescence in marine life. -explain the difference structural, behavioral and physiological adaptations. -identify key adaptations of marine organisms in relationship to their environment.
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.
Weekly Work: -One hands on project in art, simulation or experimentation. Project length varies. -2-3 activity journal question responses posted to the classroom.
Below is a skeletal list of supplies needed to complete the course. A detailed list will be provided the week prior to the start of class. • Blind fold • 2-4 players • Large open outdoor area • 5-gallon bucket • Ice • Timer or watch with a second hand • Digital thermometer • 5-gallon bucket • Tinfoil • Multiple colors of tissue paper including blue, green, yellow, brown • Clear drying washable glue • Paint brush • String or yarn • 3-4 sheets 8x11 white card stock • Stapler • Markers • Scissors • Glow-in-the-dark paint • Paper plates • Dark blue, black or red paint washable paint • Pipe cleaner • Hole punch • Toothpicks • Tape • White card stock
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Google Jamboard
- Google Earth
- YouTube
- Padlet
Students will be provided with weekly written teacher feed back on submitted work.
No live meetings, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
Safety First! To complete the echolocation game in week 2 learners, will need a few willing players and a large outdoor space clear of objects they could trip over.
Teacher
Laura PetrusicMarine Science Educator Launching Voyages into Ocean Literacy 🌊
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Lives in the
United States267 total reviews
282 completed classes
About Me
Welcome Parents and Students, Thank you for taking the time to explore my courses! Let me tell you a little bit about myself and the courses I teach on Outschool. I am a state of Florida, professionally certified science teacher. As an...
