Animal Science: Marine Biology- Ocean Mammals, Polar Bears, Whales, Sea Otters
Dive into marine biology and explore 8 incredible marine mammals! 🌊 In this 9-lesson, self-paced class, students will learn about habitats, anatomy, and endangered status, with a fun Kahoot each week! 🐋🐻❄️ Perfect for young animal lover
Crystal Walker
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What's included
9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. Each week students will have worksheets to complete during the lessons. Some weeks will have an additional video that has a built in quiz to watch. There will also be review games and quizzes each week.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Animal Science offers students the opportunity to explore the world of marine mammals like polar bears, whales, sea otters, and more, in this self-paced online course. 🌊 Why This Class is a Great Choice: Self-Paced Learning: Perfect for students who want to learn at their own speed. ⏳ Interactive and Fun: Students will enjoy engaging videos, quizzes, and activities! 🎥 Ideal for Animal Lovers: This class is great for kids interested in marine biology, ocean animals, and wildlife conservation. 🐋🐻❄️ Supportive Environment: I’ll be available to answer questions and provide feedback within 72 hours on weekdays. 💬 🌟In the first lesson, students will discover what makes an animal a marine mammal. After that, each week will focus on one unique animal, covering its anatomy, diet, habitat, endangered status, and much more. Each week features 3-4 tasks that can be done daily or in a single sitting, depending on what works best. Tasks include: Videos Worksheets Vocabulary practice Review games At the end of each week, students can test their knowledge with a fun Kahoot quiz! 🎮 This self-paced course takes about 9 weeks to complete. Students are encouraged to move at their own pace. Certificates of completion are available at the end! 🎓 While there are no live meetings, students can share their completed worksheets, discoveries, and questions. This course is great for aspiring marine biologists and young animal science enthusiasts. 🌊 Check the syllabus for specific animals and topics covered each week.
Learning Goals
🐋 Understand Marine Mammals: Learn what makes an animal a marine mammal.🧬 Explore Anatomy: Discover the unique anatomy and adaptations of marine mammals.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
What is a Marine Mammal?
In this lesson we will explore what exactly a marine mammal is, learn vocabulary words, and sort animals into the four main family groups of marine mammals. 11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Whales
Lets explore the differences between baleen and toothed whales. We will explore 4 different whales filling out worksheets for each. Students will label internal and external whale anatomy. 16 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Manatee
Diving into the world of manatees, students will learn about how they care for their young, facts about manatee, their diet, anatomy, habitat and more! 5 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Sea Otters
Splashing into the world of sea otters, students will explore their habitat, learn anatomy, learn facts and see how they eat sea urchins! 6 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using games through Wordwall, for safety students can use just their first name, nick names or the first letter of their name. These review games are optional and parents can have students review vocabulary a different way at home.
Some assignments will need scissors and glue to complete worksheets, supervise students as needed.
We will also be using Kahoot for the final assessment quiz.
Supply List
Students need access to a printer, paper, pencils, coloring tools, scissors and gluesticks. Worksheets can also be completed with the Kami extension as well.
Joined May, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Growing up along the Oregon Coast, I’ve always had a deep love for the ocean and its creatures. I’ve taught youth classes at the Twin Rocks Outdoor School, focusing on tide pools and ocean ponds.
With over 14 years of experience working with children, I’ve held roles as a preschool teacher, church youth teacher, 4H leader/adviser, and have homeschooled my own children for over 11 years. I have training in early childhood education, working with children with special needs, and supporting at-risk youth. I'm excited to share my passion for ocean life with your students!Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 11-14
