What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will not have any homework. However, I will provide links and resources for students should they wish to learn more about concepts.Assessment
Learner progress will be evaluated through a variety of methods. These may include teacher questioning, warm-ups and exit tickets, and other activities. While I will demonstrate labs and concepts for students, they will not be required to complete lab activities.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Where did all of Earth's water come from? What causes waves and tides? What do rubber ducks have to do with mapping the ocean's currents? Have humans explored the deepest depths of the ocean? How do humans use natural resources from the ocean? Why are creatures living on the ocean's floors so strange? Find the answers to these questions and many, many more in "Oceanography 101: Features, Currents, Life, and More!" In this fun and engaging course, students will learn all about the Earth's oceans. The schedule is as follows: Week 1: Oceans and Seas, Ocean Floor Features Week 2: Ocean Zones and Life Week 3: Ocean Currents, Tides, and Waves Week 4: Ocean Resources, Environmental Impacts Students only need an inquisitive mind, a willingness to learn, and a basic understanding of science. A variety of resources will be used and lessons will be a combination of presentations, short video clips, question-and-answer sessions, activities, demonstrations, and labs demonstrated by me. Learner progress will be evaluated through a variety of methods. These may include teacher questioning, warm-ups and exit tickets, and other activities. While I will demonstrate labs and concepts for students, they will not be required to complete lab activities. However, I will provide information on each demonstration or lab should you wish to give it a try! I'll see you in class! Mr. Lee “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” – Carl Sagan
Learning Goals
Students will be able to accurately explain the motions, zones, lifeforms, and environmental concepts related to the oceans.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is an age-appropriate science course that examines Earth's oceans. We will be discussing the impacts of offshore oil drilling and the lesson will be presented in a non-biased, pros-and-cons manner. We also will discuss the age of stromatolites and other organisms from early oceans. Please contact me prior to signing up if you have already taken my Earth and Space Science course!
Supply List
Students will only need a pen or pencil and either coloring pencils or markers to create an ocean's zones graphic organizer.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Vermont Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Vermont Teaching Certificate in Science
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Walden University
Bachelor's Degree in History from St. Mary's College of Maryland
As a certified Earth and Space Science teacher, I have over ten years of science instruction experience. Teaching oceanography is a true passion of mine, and I am enthusiastic and engaging in my instruction style. I've been selected by NASA to present on its behalf to other Earth and Space Science teachers and at national educator conferences. I know you'll love my course!
It is my mission to help students become lifelong learners. I develop a good rapport with each student with my sense of humor, enthusiasm, and the ability to relate scientific concepts to students' everyday lives. While many students enter my class thinking science is boring, it is rare that they leave still believing so. I've won numerous awards and accolades for my highly-effective teaching strategies, and I know your young scholar will thrive in my classroom!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 170 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
5-13 learners per class