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Nature Explorers International Club 3- Oceans

Completed by 44 learners
Ages 8-12
Live Group Class
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.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(1,118 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
4-12 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week

Class 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;

ECOSYSTEMS
September 30: Arctic Ocean
October 7: Kelp Forests
October 14: Tidepools
October 21: Mangrove Forests and Barrier Islands
October 28: Beaches and Seashells
November 4: Coral Reef Fish- The Red Sea
November 11: Hawaii & Volcanic Island Reefs
November 18: Coral Types- The Great Barrier Reef
November 25: Hydrothermal vents
December 2: Submarine Volcanoes
December 9: Deep Ocean Trenches
December 16: Open Ocean- Puffins 
December 23: The Galapagos Islands-Marine Iguanas
December 30: Antarctica-Penguins 

ANCIENT OCEANS
January 6: The Megalodon and Ancient Sharks
January 13: Giant Ocean Reptiles (plesiosaurus and mosasaurus)
January 20: Prehistoric Marine Invertebrates (ammonites and trilobites)
January 27: Monster Fish and Extinct Whales 

MARINE MAMMALS
February 3: Baleen Whales
February 10: Dolphins and Orcas
February 17: Polar Bears and Walruses
February 24: Sea Otters and Seals
March 3: Manatees and Dugongs

OCEAN BIRDS
March 10: Pelagic Birds and Shorebirds

MARINE REPTILES
March 17: Sea Turtles
PLEASE NOTE: Class will not be held on March 24th
March 31: Sea Snakes and Saltwater Crocodiles

FISH
April 7: Ocean Fish
April 14: Sharks and Rays
April 21: Deep Sea Fish

MARINE INVERTEBRATES
April 28: Coral and Jellyfish
May 5: Crabs and Starfish
May 12: Octopus and Squid
May 19: Seashells

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:

Meet the teacher

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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

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$15 per class
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