Exploring our natural world (Grades 3-6)
Have you ever wanted to know more about what scientists do? In this course you will practice observing and thinking like a scientist. Then try out different scientists' roles by exploring ocean habitats.
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Tell us about yourself
How to use this course
Welcome to the course!
Course Overview
What do scientists do?
Observe example
Observe
Collect data
Communicate introduction
Communicate
Through the lens of a scientist
Scientist role cards
Understanding the ecosystem
Let's meet some zoologists
Meet Dr. Tyrone Hayes
Meet Erin Gillam
Rocky shore zoologist
Challenges of the rocky shore
Rocky shore animals
Sea stars
Hermit crabs
Snails
Dress up like a rocky shore animal
Animal point of view
Backyard zoologist
Introduction
Let's meet some marine ecologists
Meet Jennifer Smith
Meet Octavio Aburto Oropeza
Meet Jessica Schultz
Marine Ecologist Skills
Dive into the kelp forest
Let's dive in! (click and drag to look around)
Kelp forest observations
Food Webs in the Kelp Forest
Food web game
Be a backyard ecologist
Your favorite scientist
Reflect on what you've learned