Marine Science Classes

 

Devon Ohlwiler is an independent teacher who offers online marine science elective courses to service the homeschool community, and is not affiliated with any public school. Payment for this course can be done using charter school funds (upon vendor approval), or out of pocket by check, Venmo or Zelle. Current or pending charter schools serviced include iLead, Cabrillo Point Academy and Sky Mountain.

Mrs. Devon Ohlwiler graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Biology from California State University Northridge. While attending CSUN, she conducted several independent research studies in the field of Marine Ecology, including a behavioral study of fish native to Catalina Island. After graduation, Mrs. Ohlwiler spent 2 years as an animal husbandry specialist at Sea Dwelling Creatures, caring for a variety of marine fish and invertebrates.
Mrs. Ohlwiler is a certified Marine Mammal Naturalist, and managed the Marine Mammal Program at  Discovery Cube's Ocean Quest, where her and her team of certified Naturalists educated the public about local marine mammals. Mrs. Ohlwier  has been teaching marine science as an informal educator since 2017, and has been teaching marine biology in the classroom for the past 2 years. Mrs. Ohlwiler has a passion for hands-on learning and teaching the next generation how to be environmental stewards.

Classes Offered

K-12

                                                                            

• Marine Science

  In this introductory course to marine science, students will learn the basics of oceanography, marine biology, marine ecology as well as conservation. The first term will focus on the behavior, anatomy and adaptations of a variety of marine animals, including whales, sharks, octopuses and more. The second term will focus on various marine habitats such as the kelp forest, coral reefs, the Polar Regions and the deep sea. Students will learn about these unique habitats, their importance to the ecosystem, as well as the animals that live there and how to protect these important marine resources. Cost: $300 Per Semester Plus $50 Materials Fee

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• Animal Science

  In this single semester science course, students will learn animal taxonomy and adaptation as we begin with simple organisms including worms and other invertebrates, and move on to complex mammals, birds and larger vertebrates. Cost: $250 per Semester Plus $25 Materials Fee

Contact:

devonohlwiler@gmail.com