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Parents and teachers alike will love the easy-to-follow lesson plans, detailed instructions, and helpful resources included in this digital study. Each lesson is designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing you to tailor the activities to your child’s interests and pace. With printable worksheets, engaging reading passages, and step-by-step guides, you’ll have everything you need to create a rich and immersive learning experience at home.
Topics and Concepts Covered
- Lesson 1: The Ocean: What Is the Big Blue? – Introduction to ocean features
- Lesson 2: Ocean Layers: Exploring the Different Zones – Ocean stratification and zone characteristics
- Lesson 3: Saltwater: Its Effect on Buoyancy – Buoyancy in saltwater vs. freshwater
- Lesson 4: Currents: The Story of the Friendly Floaties – Ocean currents and their flow dynamics
- Lesson 5: Sea Turtles: Master Navigators – Navigation and migratory behavior
- Lesson 6: Blue Whales: The Floating Giants – Adaptations for size and buoyancy
- Lesson 7: Barnacles: Their Amazing Sticky Power – Adhesion and attachment mechanisms
- Lesson 8: Phytoplankton: The Tiny Powerhouses of the Ocean – Photosynthesis and primary productivity
- Lesson 9: Marine Resources: Ocean Treasures at Home – Resource utilization and conservation
- Lesson 10: Discovery: World’s First Highway – Historical navigation and trade routes
- Lesson 11: Gyres: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch – Ocean gyres and their role in waste accumulation
- Lesson 12: Tides: Understanding the Rhythms of the Sea – Tidal forces and periodic changes
Additional Info
Every activity in our Oceans and Seas Study is designed to be interactive and thought-provoking. Children are encouraged to ask questions, make observations, and draw conclusions based on their experiments. This hands-on approach not only makes learning more engaging but also helps children develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the scientific concepts at play.
One of the highlights of our curriculum is its focus on putting kids in the driver’s seat of their own education. With projects like Pathfinder, children are given the freedom to explore topics that interest them, fostering a sense of ownership and enthusiasm for learning. By the end of the month, your child will have a profound appreciation for the ocean and its many wonders. Dive into The Open Ocean Study today and watch your child’s excitement and curiosity about the marine world dive to new depths. Join us on this incredible adventure and make waves in your child’s education!
The Open Ocean Study
$14.00
Unlock the wonders of The Open Ocean with our Oceans and Seas Month Study, a comprehensive curriculum thoughtfully crafted for our Explorers (ages 8-12) and including a full set of adaptations and alternative activities for our Junior Explorers (ages 4-8). This study is packed with interactive, hands-on activities that bring the vast marine world into your home, making learning both fun and meaningful. Your child will dive deep into the ocean alongside remarkable creatures such as the graceful sea turtle, the mighty blue whale, and the incredibly strong barnacle. Our curriculum goes beyond traditional marine biology to incorporate a wide range of fascinating topics, including magnetism, adhesion, buoyancy, geography, culture, and global trade, all through the engaging lens of ocean exploration. This interdisciplinary approach ensures a well-rounded education that keeps kids excited and invested in their learning journey.
