Nature Explorers International Club 3- Oceans
Discover a new ocean ecosystem each week! Learn interesting facts about marine wildlife and meet live program animals. Through games, art, science experiments and photo slideshows, gain an introduction to marine biology.
Amalia Fernand, M.S. Nature/Earth Science
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,101)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This club will be a fun way to explore the ocean ecosystems of the world together! From the narwhals of the Arctic to the penguins of Antarctica and so much more in between. We will discuss some of the most interesting creatures on earth, such as the sea otters of the kelp forests, the manatees of the mangroves, the puffins of the open ocean, and the giant squids hiding in deep sea trenches. Learners will become familiar with ocean ecology, food webs, and the unique biodiversity of earth's ocean ecosystems through games, crafts, science experiments, discussions, and slideshows. Naturalist terms will be introduced that describe animal behavior (eg: carnivore, nocturnal), as well as animal classification terms (eg: invertebrate, amphibian, etc). Listen to animal vocalizations, identify natural objects, and even occasionally meet live animals. The underwater world is full of so many fascinating animals to explore together! The beginning of each class will be an opportunity for introductions, sharing, and guided discussion. Students may bring items to class to share related to marine science such as shells, ocean animal toys or stuffed animals, pictures, artwork, etc. Supplemental art and/or science project suggestions will be included based on the weekly theme. Each class will be different from, and independent of every other class. During ongoing classes, learners can attend either one or all of the classes, and can join in at any time. The 2024 weekly schedule is below; September 23: Arctic Ocean September 30: Kelp Forests October 7: Tidepools October 14: Mangrove Forests October 21: Beaches and Barrier Islands October 28: Coral Reef Fish November 4: Hawaii & Volcanic Island Reefs November 11: Red Sea November 18: Coral Types: The Great Barrier Reef November 25: Hydrothermal vents December 2: Deep Ocean Trench December 9: Open Ocean December 16: Antarctica The following Nature Explorers animals may occasionally make live appearances: Scaly: the Corn Snake Slimy: the Tiger Salamander Lizzie: The Leopard Gecko Classes may run up to five minutes over the scheduled time depending on learner discussion and questions.
Learning Goals
Students will develop a better understanding of specific ecological regions of the ocean and their relation globally and learn about the characteristics and habitats of unique ocean animals.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Scissors are needed for the recommended optional craft projects and parental guidance is required for the use of scissors.
Supply List
Supply lists for optional in class crafts and science experiments will be provided in the classroom. Basic art supplies (paper, coloring utensils, scissors) are recommended.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
1101reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am teaching this class because I am enthusiastic about sharing my life long passion for marine science with students. Shortly after spending my 14th birthday on the Great Barrier Reef, I was certified to Scuba Dive, and minored in Marine Science in college. I have always loved exploring underwater ecosystems and learning about the amazing wildlife of the ocean! Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-12 learners per class
