深海ダイブ！クレイジーフィッシュオブザオーシャンクラブ！

In this ongoing class we will dive deep into the ocean and learn all about the creatures that lurk below. We will focus primarily on fish but will occasionally explore other creatures of the ocean. Students will be given a handout that allows them to write notes or draw pictures of the animals we look at each week. During class students will be able to ask questions and comment as we go through the slides. We will sometimes see short videos of the creatures to really understand some of their habits and the way they look in their natural habitats. We will also touch on ideas of how conservation and pollution positively and negatively effect our oceans and talk about ideas of what we can do to better our earth. No reading is required of the student.

My class setting is a relaxed, fun, open space for students to be able to discuss and express their thoughts about what we are learning. I encourage student interaction with not only myself but with their fellow classmates. Everyone is expected to be respectful and listen to one another but also feel like they have the ability to share their own thoughts and opinions. I believe learning should be fun and try to provide a space for that to happen.

Week of  Sept 17: Bioluminescence
Week of Sept 24: Sharks
Week of Oct 1: Tropical fish
Week of Oct 8: Bottom-dwelling fish
Week of Oct 15: Other creatures of the ocean
Week of Oct 22: Unique fish
Week of Oct 29: Talented fish
Week of Nov 5: Eels
Week of Nov 12: Octopus
Week of Nov 19: Puffer fish
Week of Nov 26: Whales
Week of Dec 3: Dolphins
Week of Dec 10: Rays
Week of Dec 17: Sea turtles