CLASS DESCRIPTION
My degree is in Marine Biology (from Texas A&M University at Galveston), and marine biology was the very first homeschool class I ever taught! I have since branched out into many other sciences, but always love it when I can teach my passion- ocean life! This class is really not a good fit for current Marine Zoology students, as all of the information in this class will be covered in zoology, but in more detail.
CLASS FORMAT
No live classes–view lessons on YOUR schedule. In general, expect 1.5-2.5 hours to work through the lesson plan each week, and an additional 2-5 hours working on assignments (it really depends what assignment your child chooses to do and how they manage their time). For classes with two levels, the material is the same for both–the depth of the assignments differs. Younger students should usually be placed in Level 1. Older students, or younger students who want more of a challenge, should be placed in Level 2. Each lesson consists of a fully narrated PowerPoint presentation with images and videos to enhance the topics. Students will have access to our learning management system, Canvas, for viewing their lesson, printing worksheets, taking quizzes, viewing/submitting assignments, participating in discussions, and viewing grades/feedback.
All labs are OPTIONAL!
But if you would like to do them, here is a list of the materials you will need each week.
We do a shark dissection in Week 2 of this class. If you would like to order your own specimen to follow along with me in the dissection video, there is a list of sources below. If you live outside of the United States, you need to call and see if they will ship to you. If not, you may be able to find a biological supply company in your area. You need to order your shark as soon as you enroll to insure it is here before class starts. When your animal arrives, store it in a dark, cool place. Do NOT freeze or refrigerate. You can order a dissection kit if you want, but really all you need is a pair of googles, gloves, sharp scissors (easier to use than a scalpel), and some kind of a probe (toothpicks work well for this).
I do not personally endorse any of these companies, nor do I receive any kind of compensation for listing them. I suggest you research the individual companies before purchasing. There are also other companies that sell preserved sharks. When given a choice of types, choose plain preserved (you don’t need injected ones).
https://www.wardsci.com/store/product/8872325/preserved-dogfish-sharks-18-to-22
https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/shark-dogfish-22-27-plain/
https://biologyproducts.com/18-22-plain-dogfish-shark/
https://www.nebraskascientific.com/lamprey-perch-sharks/505-shark-dogfish-22-27-double-injected.html
https://www.enasco.com/c/Education-Supplies/Dissection-Preserved-Specimens/Preserved-Vertebrates/Sharks
