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Oceanographers
Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(200)
This class is a hands-on learning class where children recreate models or systems of how ocean creatures live.
Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
I enjoy teaching with visuals and activities that students can do with the teacher. We will begin with a discussion, then a video, and move on to craft time. Supplies must be purchased prior to the class each week. Day 1 What inhabits seashells? How can you tell how old a mussel, oyster, and clam are by looking at their shells? Students will learn basic shell structures. They will identify four different shells using a shell guide and a worksheet. Then we'll play the "Name that shell" game! ...
4 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1All about shells.What inhabits seashells? How can you tell how old a mussel, oyster, and clam are by looking at their shells? Students will learn basic shell structures. They will identify four different shells using a shell guide and a worksheet. Then we'll play the "Name that shell" game! Students are encouraged to bring their shells for show and tell.Lesson 2Ocean ZonesStudents will learn about the different zones in the Ocean and what creatures live in them. Students will recreate the waves of the sea in a bottle.Lesson 3Ocean ChemistryWhat are the five oceans? What is ocean water made of? What is salinity? Egg LabLesson 4Jellyfish Sting?What's a jellyfish made of? Why do they sting you? How can you stop the stinging? What other sea creatures are related to them? Let's recreate a jellyfish in a jar!
- Students will learn the five oceans, why are they salty, and what creatures live in them.
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.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: If I do assign homework, it will be a coloring sheet pertaining to what we have learned in class.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: I assess students orally through questions and answers.
4 files available upon enrollmentMaterials: Day 1 Optional: Seashells they may have in the home to share for a Show and Tell time. Students need a pencil, scissors, markers or crayons. Day 2 Students need a bottle of baby oil, blue food coloring, a cylindrical jar, small funnel, towel or tray for spills (olive or pepper jar) Day 3 Students need scissors, markers or crayons, 2 glasses that are 2/3 full of water, a full box of salt or sea salt, a spoon, and two boiled eggs. Day 4 (Students will need assistance) 1 clear plastic shopping bag rubber band large mouth jar scissors food coloring towel or tray for spills
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
I suggest a parent be closeby because children may have difficulty cutting or tying things. Also, closing jars tightly may be an issue. I highly recommend spreading a towel over the surface if needed to prevent spills.
Joined October, 2018
5.0
200reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
Hello, My name is Patricia Valdez. I love teaching! I am a wife. I have four sons (who were homeschooled all the way thru to high school) and eight grandchildren. I am bilingual. I speak both English and Spanish. I enjoy gardening, upcycling and...
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Group Class
$45
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-12 learners per class
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