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Marine Mammals

Marine Mammals

$299.00

NEWLY Extended Course! “I love learning about the different habitats of animals. I really like the games at the end of the live session every time, but the forums during the week is where I learned the most. This was a great course and [I] really love all of Emma’s courses.” ~ Student J.W.

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Offered By Instructor

Emma Stein, B.S. in Marine Ecology
Content Level

Junior High – Lower High School – Grades 7-10
Course Length

16-Week Course – Fall Semester
Day & Time

Mondays, 12 PM Pacific – 8/09/21 – 12/11/21
Enrollment

Enrollment Options Linked Below

Description

How smart are marine mammals? What’s the difference between sea lions and seals? How are marine mammals able to dive so deep? How can you differentiate between different whale species from the surface? How do marine mammals impact their ecosystems and how do humans impact them? These are a few of the fascinating questions that we will answer in this newly extended semester-long course!

In the newly extended version of Marine Mammals, we will explore even more species and facets of marine mammals’ lives to gain a broader understanding of how they function, survive, and thrive! Topics will include…

  • Cognition
  • Deep-sea diving adaptations
  • Senses
  • Sound production & social behavior
  • Hydrodynamics
  • Marine mammal ecology
  • Historical human impacts
  • And more!

Students working at a higher level will have opportunities to delve even deeper into the material.

Note to Parents:

  • Although this course will discuss historical hunting of marine mammals (whaling, sea otter hunting, etc.), we will discuss these issues in a positive light (how humanity has generally moved past these actions with few exceptions). Students sensitive to these topics may skip the week on historical human impacts or watch the recording in lieu of attending the live webinar.

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What to Expect

What to expect in the Required section in the classroom each week:

  • One research forum – in which students are given the opportunity to research a marine mammal in the week’s group of marine mammals or a marine mammal related topic.
  • One activity forum – in which students can show their creativity through an activity.

What to expect in the Highly Suggested & Optional sections in the classroom each week:

  • Curated resources, including websites & videos, are provided to excite learners and to add depth to the subject matter.

What to expect during the weekly webinar:

  • Weekly webinars are 50 minutes long. Webinars are recorded and are available for students with schedule conflicts.
  • Primary instruction and guided discussions are provided during live webinars.
  • Active Participation (via the microphone and chat) in online class discussions.
  • An activity at the end of the webinar.

Materials & More

Before taking this course, students should be able to: 

  • Read at a solid 5th-grade level or above.
  • Write a few sentences independently.

Students should be willing to:

  • Actively participate (via the microphone) in the class discussion.
  • Encourage class discussion by adding their questions/ideas in the chat window during the webinar.
  • Respond with positive and encouraging comments on their classmates’ posts in the classroom forums.

Required books & materials:

  • Weekly readings will be online, no textbook required.

Enrollment Options

Live Webinars - Mondays, 12 PM Pacific - 8/09/21 - 12/11/21

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