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Plankton: Red Tide and the Glowing Ocean
Laura Petrusic
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(269)
Let's explore the biological process responsible for "glowing" or "red" ocean waters and the organisms that create this affect. We'll design our own plankton to explore how they cope with sinking.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
This class is all about plankton, microscopic organisms within our ocean waters. Through an interactive presentation and class discussion, students will explore plankton's roll in the food chain and the health of our planet. We will cover topics such as the ability of some species to create bioluminescence and "Red Tide" and the affects these have on human life. Students can participate in a Plankton Design Challenge. The objective is to design and create a plankton that will sink...
Marine and environmental science have been passionate pursuits of mine since childhood. I feel that this passion, combined with my education, versatile teaching experience and inquiry-based approach to teaching these topics will spark student's curiosity.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Students will be evaluated on classroom participation and/or the success of their plankton design.Grades Offered
"Plankton Design Challenge" requires a small variety of house hold items, examples include: cork, pipe cleaners, tape, ribbon, pennies, tooth picks and sponges.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(269)
Welcome Parents and Students, Thank you for taking the time to explore my courses! Let me tell you a little bit about myself and the courses I teach on Outschool. I am a state of Florida, professionally certified science teacher. As an...
Group Class
$13
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 44 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-8 learners per class
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