Science & Nature
Nature's Wonders: The Science Behind Blue
In this one-time class, we’ll explore why the color blue is rare in the animal world; we’ll discuss the chemistry and physics behind blue, while investigating wavelength, light, eye sight, and pigment.
146 total reviews for this teacher
6 reviews for this class
Completed by 52 learners
45 minutes
per class
Meets once
9-13
year olds
1-5
learners per class
How does a “One-Time” class work?
Meets once at a scheduled time
Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality
Great for exploring new interests and different styles of teachers
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Description
Class Experience
After completing this class learners will be able to: ❈ Describe how the color blue is unique in nature ❈ Identify how animals make the color blue ❈ Summarize how we see colors
I hold a BS degree which gives me a solid foundation in the sciences. I also have homeschooled my three children, and during their high school years we focused on the subjects of earth and physical sciences.
No homework required
No supplies needed
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Verbal informal assessment
45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Blue: In Search of Nature's Rarest Color by Kai Kupferschmidt. Print. "Why is Water Blue?" by Charles Braun and Sergei Smirnov, Dartmouth College PBS.org Britannica.com Wikipedia.com
Teacher
Mrs. SeashellTeaching gems and pearls of great value!
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Lives in the
United States146 total reviews
463 completed classes
About Me
Welcome! It continues to be a privilege to teach on Outschool, and a joy to be able to reach learners around the world. I’m Shelmika or Mrs. Seashell, and I am just as excited to be teaching today on Outschool as I was a year ago. I’m a...