The first unit from Heal the Bay's SEA Education is a fun, engaging, hands-on, and nature-centered online course to teach students in grades 3-5 all about adaptations that help organisms survive in the Rocky Shore habitat.
ENGAGEMENT & EXPLORATION: What is Selena the Sea Star up to today?
OBSERVATIONS: What do YOU think?
EXPLANATION: Introduction & Vocabulary
EXPLANATION: Let's eat!
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING: What have you learned so far?
APPLICATION: Why do we have two kinds of teeth?
ELABORATION: Introduction to Microscope Time
ELABORATION: MicroSafari
REINFORCEMENT: Create a Creature, Part 2
CONCLUSION: Up next...
EXTENSION: Optional Journal Prompts
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Lesson 1.3: Defense
What will we do today?
ENGAGEMENT & EXPLORATION: Come out, come out, wherever you are!
OBSERVATIONS: What have you noticed so far?
EXPLANATION: Introduction & Vocabulary
EXPLANATION: Watch out! Danger ahead!
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING: What have you learned so far?
APPLICATION: Meet your match
ELABORATION: Breaking news!
ELABORATION: Breaking news from Heal the Bay Aquarium!
REFLECTION & ADVOCACY: How can you help?
REINFORCEMENT: Create a Creature, Part 3
CONCLUSION: Up Next...
EXTENSION: OPTIONAL Journal Prompts
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Lesson 1.4: Reproduction
What will we do today?
ENGAGE & EXPLORE: Sitting with Selena
OBSERVATIONS: What have you noticed so far?
EXPLANATION: Introduction & Vocabulary
EXPLANATION: Babies!
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING: Let's see what you learned!
APPLICATION: Dispersal Experiment
ELABORATION: What are tradeoffs?
ELABORATION: MicroSafari
REINFORCEMENT: Create a Creature, Part 4
CONCLUSION: What will we do tomorrow?
EXTENSION: OPTIONAL Journal Prompts
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Lesson 1.5: Fun Day
What will we do today?
REINFORCEMENT: Vocabulary Review
EXTENSION: Exploring more of the Rocky Shore!
ELABORATION & ADVOCACY: Let's take ACTION!
APPLICATION: Create a Creature, Part 5
EXTENSION: OPTIONAL Journal Prompts
Highlights
SEA Education is designed with both the students and educators in mind, providing flexible learning opportunities.
Aligns with Next Generation Science Standards, Ocean Literacy Principles, and International Society for Technology in Education Standards
Accommodates multiple learning styles, including observation, art, lecture, journaling, reflection, various modes of assessment
Includes hands-on activities to be done on or off screen, that can be completed using everyday, classroom or household items (i.e. scissors, paper, pencil, water, bowl, etc.)
FAQs
What is the length of this course?
Each course is a full unit, including 5 lessons, each following a short learning cycle experience. A unit is designed to be completed in 5-10 days, with lessons taking 1-2 hours.
How long does enrollment last?
A purchase lasts for 30 days, at which time student accounts and progress won't be deleted, but will be marked as inactive. Feel free to contact us to determine the best time to sign up to utilize our program to the fullest extent.
What standards are addressed in "Adaptations in the Rocky Shore"?
NGSS standards include, but are not limited to: LS1.A, LS2.C, LS4.C, ESS3.C, SEPs 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, & 8, Patterns, Systems, Structure and Function. OLP standards include, but are not limited to: 5.d, e, f, h, and 6.d, g. ISTE standards include, but are not limited to: 3, 3a, 5, 5a, 5b.
I still have questions...
If you have additional questions, please email: [email protected], and we'll be happy to answer them.