Nature's Wonders: The Science Behind Blue
Mrs. Seashell
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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. (CEFR B2,C1,C2)
Class experience
As we look at the natural world around us, we see vibrant colors, don’t we? Green grass, yellow flowers, and red sunsets, for example. But do we see much blue? The color blue is quite rare in the natural world. Yes, there’s the blue sky and blue ocean, but not much else compared to the other brilliant shades of nature. In our one-time class together, we’ll seek to understand why blue is so rare; why there are so few blue flowers and blue animals. We’ll look into the science behind the blue...
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.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Verbal informal assessmentGrades Offered
No supplies needed
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(301)
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 was a...
Group Class
$16
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 194 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-5 learners per class
