Summer Camp: An Exploration into the Beautiful World of Marine Biology
Have you ever wondered about the magical world of animals and organisms that exist in our aquatic environment?
Mrs. Atwood
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(267)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
Dive into the world of sea turtles, fishes, corals, sharks, and many others in an exploration that will take students into the world full of amazing creatures. Explore areas such as the Great Barrier Reef and learn about the multitude of species of aquatic life that exist. Students will learn about coastal ecology and conservation, which will include exploring conservation groups and how they are helping to protect and conserve organisms. We will also study the biological impacts of climate change and how it effecting marine organisms such as corals, fish, polar bears, walruses, sea lions, penguins, and sea birds. Students will also explore deep sea biology and learn about animals such as the lanternfish and the cookie cutter shark and discover how they are able to survive in this extreme environment. Learn about the life cycles and different habitats of underwater organisms and what makes them so amazing and extraordinary. Also get an introduction into why some species are at risk for extinction and what can be done to protect them. Students will have an opportunity to work with an interactive software program that allows them to collaborate with other students, take virtual field trips, view videos that support the lesson material, and answer short multiple choice assessments. There are no pre-requisites for this class, just a curiosity to learn about the world under the sea. Class 1: The Deep Sea Class 2: The Coral Reef Ecosystem Class 3: Estuaries Class 4: The Arctic Class 5: The Everglades Class 6: Lagoons Class 7: The Galapagos Islands Class 8: The Hawaiian Islands
Other Details
Supply List
Links to relevant websites and class materials will be provided by the instructor. There are no additional materials necessary to purchase.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2017
4.8
267reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been working as a private tutor for grades 5-12 in Science and English since 1999. I also worked as student mentor to post doctoral and summer student fellows for over ten years while I worked as a Research Chemist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Previous to my work at Woods Hole, I worked as a chemical technician in a local environmental lab working on land and water pollution. During the summer, I also was blessed with the most incredible opportunity of working as a naturalist on a whale watch boat. Following my time working in research, I owned and operated a childcare for over 7 years where I taught preschool and tutored grade school children in the afternoon. I earned my B.S. in Cellular/Molecular Biology with a minor in Biochemistry from Bridgewater State University in 2000 and a M.S. in Education in 2015 from Walden University. Currently I am working on my M.S. in Biology with a specialization in Environmental Sciences from the University of Nebraska, Kearney. I have loved teaching and mentoring students of all ages and am thankful to add online teaching to my experiences in education. I am a huge advocate of online learning since it has not only benefited me, but my children as well.Reviews
Live Group Class
$96
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-13 learners per class
