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Young Scientist Marine Science

Christine Filipek
Wednesday 1PM - 2:30PM (ET) - Spring 2026

Original price was: $340.00.Current price is: $270.00.

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Young Scientist Marine Science Course Description

Jump into this interactive, engaging exploration of the oceans and the life within them!

In the Young Scientist Marine Science class, we explore marine life from the deep sea to the shore, from microscopic organisms up to whales, including some taxonomy and even beachcombing tricks!

The design and order of God’s creation throughout the oceans is evident throughout, as well as His art and sense of humor.

We will explore with some:

  • hands-on projects,
  • early research,
  • gentle & non-threatening oral reports,
  • games,
  • introductory lab report writing,
  • and videos of these organisms in all their beauty.

This course is based on Apologia’s Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day, but includes original material beyond the book information.

Grade Levels

  • 4th – 7th grade

Prerequisites

  • None

Curriculum

  • Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day: Exploring Creation with Zoology 2 by Fulbright (ISBN-13: 978-1932012736, ISBN-10: 1932012737)
  • Required Equipment: No lab kit is required, but household items will be used for several projects.

Young Scientist Marine Science Course Outline

  • Intro to Marine Science, Taxonomy, Beachcombing
  • Aquatic animals: Aqua Mobility, Filter Feeders, Currents, Fresh Water, Salt Water, The Continental Shelf Abyssal Animals
  • Whales
  • Seals and Sea Cows
  • Aquatic Herps: Ectotherms, Turtles, Sea Snakes
  • Reptiles vs Amphibians
  • Primeval Reptiles
  • Fish: Bony Fish, Gills, Fins, Stages of Life
  • Sharks and Rays
  • Crustaceans: Exoskeletons, Lobsters, Crayfish, Crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles, Trilobites
  • Mollusks
  • Cephalopods
  • Echinoderms
  • Cnidarians
  • Sponges, Sea Squirts, Leeches, Flatworms & Others

Estimated Workload

  • 1-2 hours per week

Testimonials / Reviews

Thank you for making such hard concepts reachable for young minds!

Christine Filipek

Christine Filipek lives on a small farm in southeast Michigan with her wonderful family. Her husband, who is a music teacher, and Christine homeschooled their children for over 20 years. They LOVE animals, have 2 horses, a goat, tons of chickens, 3 turkeys (named Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter), a bunny, several cats, a parrot, a lovebird and 3 dogs, Pete, Gus and Tucker. Christine and her family have had the opportunity to raise many domestic and wild animals. She loves making pottery, gardening, reading, sewing, watching movies (going to the drive-in), and hanging out with her family!

Christine graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a major in education, minoring in Bible and psychology. She taught for several years before having her own children. Besides teaching her children over the years, Christine also helped several families in her home by sharing her love for science. She loves the hands-on aspect of science. It helped her family understand more about what they were learning and was so much FUN!

Christine owns and operates REACH Tutorial, teaching a variety of science classes and Latin to all ages. She has taught science online for over a dozen years and enjoys seeing her students learn the love of science. She and her husband were active in our local and state homeschool groups. They served on the boards of two local homeschool groups for over 15 years. Education is important to Christine Filipek and her family, and their children's right to homeschool is very dear to their hearts. Christine looks forward to helping other homeschool families continue on this awesome journey.

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