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Introduction to Sharks and Research Different Sharks! 5Wk (Ages 9-12)

Completed by 23 learners
Ages 9-12
Live Group Course
In this 5-week class, learnersdent will be introduced to sharks and will also research different sharks.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(461 reviews)
Rising Star

Live video meetings
1x per week, 5 weeks
1-4 learners per class
40 min

What's included

5 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Continue working on the research questions as needed.
Grading
Learners can review the information they learned in class.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
In this class, learners will learn about the different characteristics and adaptation of sharks to their environment.

Some of the information that learners will learn about each of the sharks covered in class include:  
Scientific classification
Physical characteristics
Behavior and adaptations
Distribution - geography
Reproduction
Habitat
Conservation status

Learners will learn about shark via a PowerPoint presentation and use a Google Document to research the different sharks.

Learning Goals

Practice research and discussion skills.

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to sharks
 Learn about the adaptations and functions of different parts of a shark. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Continue Intro to sharks
 Learn about the adaptations and functions of different parts of a shark. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Research and Discussion of the Epaulette Shark
 Research and discussion 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Continue Research and Discussion of the Epaulette Shark
 Research and discussion 
40 mins online live lesson

Other Details

External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2020
4.8
461reviews
Rising Star
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Science from Rice University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Dr. Lopez has been teaching science-related courses on Outschool since March 2020. Some of the general topics she has taught include Microbiology, Marine Biology, Ornithology, Botany, Herpetology, environmental science with research and presentation components.

She previously taught undergraduate non-science and science major courses in Ecology, Tropical Biology, and Life Sciences at University of California, Irvine. Furthermore, she lead undergraduate field and lab courses in Ornithology, Ecology, and Biodiversity at Rice University. 

EDUCATION
Dr. Lopez earned a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Rice University in Houston, TX and earned a B.S. in Biology from University California, Los Angeles.
Research Experience

Dr. Lopez has conducted research in various ecosystems including mudflats and salt marshes (marine ecosystems), freshwater wetlands, and coastal and riparian terrestrial habitats. Her research has focused on species interactions (herbivore- plant, and plant-plant, predator- prey) and how climate change, water pollution, Nitrogen deposition, and invasive species affect these interactions at the species and community level. 

GOALS
Dr. Lopez enjoys motivating and inspiring learners via her teaching to increase interest in science fields. In her courses, Dr. Lopez focuses on transferable skills that learners can use and apply to different areas and career paths. Furthermore, she provides the information necessary so that learners are equipped to make decisions as informed citizens of society in the future about the future of science and current environmental issues.  

COURSE POLICIES
1.	The courses follow the ‘Limited’ refund model. Parents may withdraw up to a week before class starts with a full refund. Within this timeframe, parents may request a transfer to a new section no less than 72 hours before class is scheduled to start.
2.	If your learner has not joined the meeting 10 minutes after the scheduled class start time, the meeting will be cancelled. This is considered a missed meeting and you are not entitled to a refund.
3.	If your learner misses 3 consecutive class meetings without previous communication with Dr. Lopez, you forfeit the class fee (no refunds), and any remaining sessions of the class will be cancelled. 
4.	In the event that a learner misses a class, recordings are privately made available in each classroom upon request if at least one learner is in attendance for that session. However, a recording is not available for sessions in which there is only one learner enrolled. 
5.	Learners must be respectful at all times of Dr. Lopez and ALL other learners in the class with no exception.
6.	Make-up sessions will be provided if there is a problem and Dr. Lopez cannot attend class due to an unforeseen emergency.

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