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Oceanography

What are the oceans and why do they matter? Learn about the study of oceans in this four week course.

Arwen Hubbard

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(815)

What's included

4 live meetings

3 in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7

Water covers nearly three quarters of our planet's surface. Its physical processes and biology shape Earth into the world we know. 

In this four week course we will explore what the oceans are and how they work. We will pay special attention to both the physical processes that drive Earth's climate and marine ecology.  

Learners will explore questions such as:

- What are the ocean layers, zones, and currents?
- How did the oceans form?
- How does it change over time?
- What is the relationship between the oceans and climate?
- How do we study the ocean?
- What mysteries are yet unsolved?

This is a highly interactive course. Students will learn through an image and video filled presentation and discussion. Students’ participation and questions are regularly encouraged. Classes are designed to encourage student engagement and follow their curiosity.

There is no textbook or prerequisite for this course. All material will be provided in the classroom. 

Class One: Introduction
Class Two: Physical Processes 
Class Three: Chemical Processes 
Class Four: Marine Ecology

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External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Arwen Hubbard

Joined December, 2019

4.9

815reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Master's Degree from American Military University

Hello! My name is Arwen, and I am absolutely passionate about space science, the environment, and teaching! I offer courses about the solar system, planets, natural processes, soil, and the environment. I am a NASA Solar System Ambassador and science author. My Master's is in Space Science, and I have undergraduate degrees in Agricultural Ecology, and Natural Resource Management. I am currently working on a doctorate in STEM education. 

I believe curiosity and learning are human instincts. I try to honor that by asking the learners lots of questions and encouraging them to think about information in new ways.

When not teaching, you can find me hosting "Found in Space: A Science Podcast for Kids and Teens" or playing Dungeons and Dragons and exploring the Southwest with my three homeschooled kiddos and our big, fluffy orange cat named Moose! 

I like to keep class sizes small so each learner can get individualized and full attention. Please feel free to reach out.