Set Sail: An Environmental Ocean Adventure With an Experiment
Join us as we set sail on this ocean adventure that helps learners to better understand the ocean habitat and the species that live there. Learners will also do an ocean themed experiment!
Kristi Given, M.S.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(121)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Let's set sail on an ocean adventure where we will learn about the oceans, experiment with the water, and learn some environmental issues the oceans are facing! In this class, we will start with a show and tell as I will bring some ocean objects to share. Students are welcome to bring something that reminds them of an ocean, something they collected from the ocean/beach, or a picture of the ocean. We dive in the ocean by looking at a short, interactive PowerPoint to introduce the basics; what makes an ocean an ocean! We will touch on some of the environmental issues that oceans are facing today (the Great Pacific garbage patch, coral reef bleaching, pesticides and nutrients) and a variety of ocean animals. This will be a light introduction type of discussion. I encourage students to share their questions, experiences, and knowledge with the class. ***We will conduct an experiment (please see the supplies list) shortly after class begins, that will help students understand buoyancy!
Learning Goals
Students will understand the characteristics of an ocean.
Students will be introduced to environmental issues in oceans.
Students will understand buoyancy through experimentation.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents may want to be present for younger learners mixing salt and adding eggs to the experiment.
Supply List
Printable worksheet upon enrollment. Pencil and paper Egg or 2 - just in case 1 cracks Salt Water 2 clear jars/glasses/glass bowls (I encourage glass so that students are able to see what is happening) Whisk or fork for mixing *if we have extra time, students can bring a few small objects to test after the egg
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
4.9
121reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from Green Mountain College
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Washington College
Hi! My name is Kristi and I am so happy you ventured over to my science learning lab!
My goal is for students to have fun, maybe get messy, and gain a love for science! My teaching style is interactive and hands-on as I try to bring science to life. My classes work well for the kinesthetic learner.
You will find that most of my classes have a hands-on component to complement the learning experience and my presentations are very visual.
I do my very best to keep prices lower than average as I understand how quickly classes add up for parents. Keeping the prices lower also helps parents as there are material lists for experiments and activities. However, almost every class that I have has a coupon! Please reach out if you need assistance.
When I am not teaching I love to spend time with my daughter outside, gardening, raising chicks, and learning new skills. My goal is to combine some of my hobbies while teaching.
I have been teaching environmental science to students in pre-k through 12th grade for over 12 years. I have taught in various settings including outdoors, in classrooms, and online. I currently run my own business developing and delivering science lessons and custom curriculums to students in school settings, early learning centers, scouts, libraries, and more! I received my B.A.s in Environmental Science and Sociology in 2016 and my M.S. in Resilient and Sustainable Communities in 2019.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$16
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-8 learners per class
