The Odd and Outstanding Creatures of the Open Ocean
In this one-time class, we will talk about the odd and outstanding creatures that live in the open ocean!
MacKenzie Piacenti
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(414)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
This is a fun biology class that looks at the amazing creatures that live in the open ocean on our planet today! In this class, we will discuss a variety of marine life such as sharks, other fish, squids, octopus, crabs, worms, jellyfish, and other deep sea life with a focus on the odd and outstanding. This is a beginner class for younger students, however it should be suitable for just about everyone. We will interact using slides, discussion, video clips, and lectures. The ocean covers over 70% of our planet, and yet it is not very well explored. the open ocean is even less explored, and the creatures that live in the open ocean tend to be very different from us. There are the massive whales, scary sharks, and tiny shrimp along with all the fish, octopus, and many many other animals! In addition to the creatures we will talk about, we will also explore: Evolution Survival methods Bio-luminescence Predator and prey relationships Water pressure Light zones Teeth shapes Habitats and Adaptations
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the creatures that live in our open ocean, and how they survive in such a vast environment.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
414reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! My name is MacKenzie Piacenti, but I generally go by Kenzie. I teach a variety of science classes, mainly Biology and animal facts. I also teach Sociology, English Literature, and college advice classes. I graduated Susquehanna University in 2023 with a dual degree in English Literature and Sociology, University Honors, and Summa Cum Laude. I am also a soon-to-be PhD student (in August!), studying Sociology at Howard University. My teaching experience includes being a Teaching Assistant at Susquehanna University for three courses, having taught at Peak Academy for Community Learning for three years, and I have previously been staff at an environmental science camp in Pennsylvania, USA called Conservation Camp. I follow the camp of teaching that follows Harvard psychologist Howard Gardener's theory of multiple intelligences, essentially stating that everyone has a unique learning style and a unique intelligence, and if you engage the students in what interests them they will be more receptive to your teaching. I always try to have my classes be student lead so they can learn while being engaged! Finally, I am the proud parent of a very curious cat, if you take my classes there is a chance you will see one of them!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 55 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-12 learners per class
