Sea Monsters and other Marine Folklore
Take a voyage to discover tales of legendary sea monsters, and study the real life inspirations behind the myths as we separate fact from fiction.
Dr. Heather Blackall
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(316)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
From sea monsters to megalodon, swim through a magical journey with the creatures from your favorite maritime stories. We will explore some legendary beasts and take a closer look at some real sharks that inspired some of history's biggest tales! Our journey will take us around the globe debunking myths. Throughout this program, we will investigate the morphology, anatomy, and ecology of these fintastic beasts while calculating growth rates and size!
Learning Goals
Students will investigate legends of sea monsters and track down the real life animals that helped inspire them.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Here Be Dragons
Sail into early ocean exploration to learn about maritime practices, open ocean dangers, sea serpents and even the legend of kraken. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
More than Myth
Dive into a discussion on the loch ness monster, and explore real newspaper articles citing sea monsters while we uncover the truth about these sightings. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
The instructor is a licensed board-certified behavior analyst with extensive experience providing therapy and writing curricula for neurodiverse learners. She possesses experience in trauma-informed care and ACT therapy.
Supply List
A handout will be provided to help students use the mathematical formula and estimate shark lengths based on teeth.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
316reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Dr. Heather Blackall holds a PhD in Biochemistry, as well as advanced degrees in pharmaceutical sciences, and veterinary medicine with an emphasis on forensic toxicology. She is nationally certified as a toxicological chemist, and possesses multiple state licenses in clinical chemistry. She currently serves as an environmental writer and wildlife conservation consultant for a variety of global entities. She is also a board-certified behavior analyst with experience training both domestic and exotic species.
She has experience with shark research, diving, and tagging. She has been a presenter at SharkCon for the past several years, and has delivered educational programs globally.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week, 2 weeks
50 min
Completed by 106 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-12 learners per class
