Ocean Science Lab-Ocean Chemistry, Shrimp, Crayfish, Sharks
This exploratory oceanography class will cover the crayfish, shrimp, and shark.
Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(215)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
Students will learn about the ocean and animals in the Phylum Arthropoda and Chordata. Students will do a characteristic comparison of various sea animals. The animals we will study are shrimp, crayfish, and sharks. They will compare the shrimp and crayfish and how they have similar and different anatomical parts. We begin the class with a short lecture, then a related YouTube video that will be screen-shared, and then we will do the lab. Students will follow along with the instructor by coloring various parts of the animal’s diagram before Teacher Pat shows the animal dissection through video. This will achieve the required lab time for any Science course. We will orally review through discussion (no breakout rooms), what we learn at the end of each lesson, and what they found interesting. *Please note that I prefer students to have their videos on during class time and keep chatroom conversation to a minimum. WARNING: I will be showing dissected and preserved animals via video. If your child is sensitive to this material, you may choose to opt out.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the anatomy of the shrimp, crayfish, bony fish and shark through handouts, coloring sheets, videos and demonstrations.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Ocean Chemistry
Students will learn about the Ocean’s chemical characteristics.
Students will learn about the Phylum Arthropod.
They will learn the Shrimp's External and Internal Anatomy. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Crayfish Habitat and Anatomy
Students will learn the characteristics of the crayfish and their habitat.
They will learn the Crayfish’s External and Internal Anatomy. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Cartilaginous Fish
Students will be able to answer the question, "What are the characteristics of Cartilaginous Fish?"
They will learn the External Anatomy of the shark. plus view a shark pup. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Sharks and Stingrays
Students will be able to answer the question, "What are the characteristics of sharks and a stingray?"
They will learn the Internal Anatomy of the shark. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
WARNING: I will be showing dissected and preserved animals via videos. If your child is sensitive to this, I suggest you opt out.
Parents, please help your child print the information needed for these classes. Please have the coloring sheets ready to use before3 class. The coloring sheets are sharable. You are not required to submit an email to download anything.
I do use YouTube for instructional purposes. I limit videos to 3-4 minutes long.
Supply List
* You do not need any membership to any website to download the worksheets for each day. Day 1 If the student wants to follow along in a lab with the instructor they will need a pitcher of water, two cups, two eggs, sea salt, measuring spoons and a spoon. Worksheet and color pencilhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1RDeB7iNC9DgthkQopDZcMsUbuufIiuN9euNLNqHRs9M/edit?usp=sharings or crayons. Day 2 worksheet and colored pencils or crayons. Day 3 worksheet and color pencils ohttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1NgpmpSCTzYJoyNjt0p0ePg4YbqMvZAZ8-iqiLNY4fuE/edit?uspr crayons. Day 4 worksheet and color pencils or crayons. Tissue paper, scissors, and glue stick. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SolTOasDPRp9j-Q6Nn24gWTjemDsNB5U_CQgR-GiIe4/edit?usp=sharing
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2018
4.9
215reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
I love teaching oceanography! I have a wide collection of specimens and shells. Having been a Biology teacher for thirty-five years has allowed me to teach students about ocean life. Every summer, I offer Oceanography summer camps for kids. I now want to offer this same experience on Outschool.Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-12 learners per class
