The Wonderful World of Sharks
In this ongoing class students will learn about one new amazing shark species every week. We will explore their habitats, unique physical features and behaviors as well as more interesting facts.
Amy Buck- Animal Science B.Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(50)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Calling all shark lovers! Come join me in this ongoing class as we dive into the wonderful world of sharks. Sharks are amazing creatures that have been on earth for over 400 MILLION years. Sharks populated the planet before dinosaurs existed and they have managed to survive every major extinction event. While you may be familiar with some of the more popular species of sharks like the great white, whale shark and tiger shark, there are currently over 500 species of sharks in existence today. In this ongoing class we will learn about some of these amazing sharks.
What is the biggest/smallest shark? What are some adaptations that have allowed different shark species to survive for millions of years? What is the fastest shark? For answers to these questions and so much more join me in this ongoing class where we will learn about a new shark every week. Learners will explore where each species lives, their diet, physical characteristics and some fun facts.
Schedule is as follows:
1. Great white shark (week of January 22nd, 2023)
2. Bull shark (week of January 29th, 2023)
3. Whale shark (week of February 5th, 2023)
4. Tiger shark (week of February 12th, 2023)
5. Shortfin mako shark (week of February 19th, 2023)
6. Great hammerhead shark (week of February 26th, 2023)
7. Basking shark (week of March 5th, 2023)
8. Thresher shark (week of March 12th, 2023)
9. Wobbegong shark (week of March 19th, 2023)
10. Goblin shark (week of March 26th, 2023)
11. Lemon shark (week of April 2nd, 2023)
12. Zebra shark (week of April 9th, 2023)
13. Cookie cutter shark (week of April 16th, 2023)
14. Nurse shark (week of April 23rd, 2023)
15. Sand tiger shark (week of April 30th, 2023)
16. Greenland shark (week of May 7th, 2023)
This ongoing class will be paused after 5/12/2023 and be offered as a multiday camp during the summer. I will be restarting
this ongoing class in the fall.Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
As a fellow shark lover, I have spent a lot of time researching sharks over my many years. I like to use a variety of resources including video, websites and educational books. Some of my resources include:
Video (National Geographic, Natural World Facts, Discovery Channel)
Websites (NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/, https://www.sharks-
world.com/,https://oceanicresearchinstitute.org/, https://www.worldwildlife.org/)
Books/magazines (National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, The Ultimate Book of Sharks, Super Shark Encyclopedia,
Everything Sharks, Surprising Sharks, Shark Attacks)
Joined March, 2022
4.9
50reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Amy Buck and I am so excited to meet your learner/s in class. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and 10 years of experience working with preschool- 5th grade students in an elementary school environment. I also have over 3 years of experience working with children aged 3-16 years old as an online ESL teacher.
While I have experience teaching all subjects, my passion is animal science. I have a lifetime of experience raising, rescuing and advocating for animals. I am so excited to share knowledge and appreciation for all animals with my students.
I strive to create a learning experience that is fun, energetic and memorable for all learners.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
1-8 learners per class
