Weather and Water 12 Week Science Unit 

Science for Grades 3rd – 8th

Important Details

• Cost: $307.50 (Includes all materials and supplies)

• Curriculum: The Good and the Beautiful

• Location: 124 West Swanson Ave, Wasilla

• Dates: September 1st - November 19th

• Times:

• Tuesdays:

  • 11:30 - 12:30: 3rd - 5th

• Thursdays: 

  • 9:00 - 10:00  - 6th to 8th

  • 10:15- 11:15  - 3rd-5th

  • 11:30 - 12:30  - 4th - 6th

Note on Make-ups: If I need to cancel a class due to illness or a snow day, I will add an extra class at the end of the semester. 

Marine Biology – 12-Week Program (Grades 3–8)

Does your student love animals and asking why things work the way they do? In this 12-week Marine Biology class, students will explore the ocean and the life within it through hands-on activities, guided lessons, and meaningful discussions. The goal is to help students build real understanding while keeping learning engaging and approachable.

Throughout the course, students will learn about ocean systems and a wide range of marine organisms while practicing important skills like observation, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Lessons are designed to be age-appropriate for both upper-elementary and middle-school students, with activities that reinforce each week’s topic.

Alaska’s marine life will be included as one part of the course, giving students a chance to connect what they are learning to the world around them. Students will study marine ecosystems from around the world while also learning about species they may recognize closer to home.

Topics include:

• Ocean characteristics and ocean zones

• Tides, intertidal zones, and marine life

• Coral reefs and fish

• Marine invertebrates

• Marine reptiles and sharks

• Marine mammals
  
  

Students will also see how marine biology connects to real life, whether that’s recognizing animals they might see while traveling, understanding how pollution affects ocean life, or learning why ecosystems depend on balance.

This class is a great fit for curious students who enjoy science, animals, and learning how the natural world works. It offers a solid foundation in marine biology while encouraging thoughtful questions and exploration.

Registration:  If you are associated with a homeschool program and would like me to directly bill the school, please put your homeschool in the PROMO code section of registration (the homeschool will be all one word, no spaces, and no characters). I will follow up with another email with the appropriate form. If you need to, you are more than welcome to email Matsulearnandisnpire@gmail.com to register. 

I am a direct bill vendor with the following homeschool programs: Mat-Su Central, IDEA, CyberLynx, Raven, Twindly Bridge, and Totem.