for 4 classes

Oceanographers

Completed by 2 learners

Ages 6-10

Live Group Class

This class is a hands-on learning class where children recreate models or systems of how ocean creatures live.

Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(210 reviews)

Live video meetings

4x per week, 1 week

3-12 learners per class

45 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

4 live meetings

3 in-class hours

Homework

1 hour per week. If I do assign homework, it will be a coloring sheet pertaining to what we have learned in class.

Assessment

I assess students orally through questions and answers.

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!
         
Day 2 Students will learn the different zones in the Ocean and what creatures live in them. Students will recreate the waves of the sea in a bottle. 

Day 3 What are the five oceans? What is ocean water made of? What is salinity? Egg Lab

Day 4 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!

Learning Goals

Students will learn the five oceans, why are they salty, and what creatures live in them.

Syllabus

4 Lessons

over 1 Week

Lesson 1:

All 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.

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Ocean Zones

 Students 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.

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Ocean Chemistry

 What are the five oceans? What is ocean water made of? What is salinity? Egg Lab

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Jellyfish 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!

45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance

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.

Supply List

Materials:
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

4 files available upon enrollment

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher

Joined October, 2018

4.9

210reviews

Profile

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.