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Marine Science Explorers: Marine Ecosystems (FLEX)

Completed by 4 learners
Ages 8-11
Live Group Class
In this four-week, flexible schedule course, learners will explore 4 marine ecosystems through project based investigations.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(270 reviews)

No live video meetings
4 weeks
1-18 learners per class

What's included

Homework
Weekly Work: -One hands on project in art, simulation or experimentation. Project length varies. -2-3 activity journal question responses posted to the classroom.
Assessment
Students will be provided with weekly written teacher feed back on submitted work.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
In this 4-week, flexible scheduled class, learners will explore 4 different ecosystems 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: Hydrothermal Vents 
This week learners will explore the mechanisms of hydrothermal vents by creating an under sea volcano simulation. 
Week 2: Coral Reefs
This week learners will explore coral reef growth by creating rock candy.
Week 3: Kelp Forests 
This week learners will explore kelp forest formation while creating a model of kelp structures.
Week 4: Tide Pools
This week learners will explore the creatures of a tide pool and the adaptations they have to withstand this harsh habitat. 

Each week includes an instructional video and activity demonstration, as well as, journal questions to be shared within the classroom.  Learners will interact with one another within the classroom via journal entry and project picture sharing posts.  In addition, learners will asynchronously work together on a collaborative class Google Jamboard to create ecosystem models as a team.

Learning Goals

Upon completion of this class learners will be able to:
-describe how coral reefs are formed.
-describe how hydrothermal vents fuel deep sea ecosystems.
-identify the structures of kelp.
-identify the importance of keystone species.
-identify abiotic factors that affect tide pools.
-identify key adaptations of marine organisms in relationship to their environment.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
During week 2 learners will creating a boiling sugar solution. Parental guidance is highly suggested.
Supply List
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. 

•	3-4 cups of granulated sugar
•	Funnel
•	Food coloring
•	 3-quart saucepan and baking dishes
•	2- pieces of circular shaped hard candy about 3 cm in diameter. 
•	2- 16 oz mason jars
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Google Earth
  • Google Jamboard
  • Padlet
  • YouTube

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
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. 

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