Amazon Explorers Camp: Sloths, Pink River Dolphins, Poison Dart Frogs, & Jaguars
Explore the largest rainforest in the world during this four day class about the animals of the Amazon. Play games, create art, look at pictures, meet live animals, and listen to animal sounds with a teacher that has visited the Amazon!
Amalia Fernand, M.S. Nature/Earth Science
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,107)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
While sharing her adventures from rainforests around the world, Miss Amalia will guide learners to become familiar with the biodiversity and food webs of the Amazon Rainforest. Students will consistently be introduced to naturalist terms that describe animal behavior (eg: carnivore, nocturnal, arboreal, etc), as well as animal classification terms (eg: invertebrate, amphibian, etc). She will share many of her own photos and facilitate games, crafts, and discussions. Day 1: Poison Dart Frogs and Giant Snakes Day 2: Pink River Dolphins, Caiman, and Piranhas Day 3: Monkeys, Sloths, and Other Mammals Day 4: Wild Cats and Colorful Birds Students will also have the opportunity to listen to animal vocalizations, identify both natural and cultural artifacts, and interact with the Nature Explorers International classroom program animals, including: Scaly: the Corn Snake Slimy: the Tiger Salamander Jumpy: the Cuban Tree Frog Lizzie: The Leopard Gecko PLEASE NOTE: Classes may run up to five minutes over the scheduled time depending on learner discussion and questions. Topics may touch on the elements of habitat, rainforest characteristics, endangered animals, deforestation, primatology, herpetology, biology, birding, wildlife biology, scientific field work, or volunteer travel.
Learning Goals
Students will learn facts about the unique animals of the Amazon rainforest while developing an understanding of the characteristics of rainforests and where rainforests are found around the world.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Scissors are recommended for the craft projects and parental guidance is required for the use of scissors.
Supply List
A variety of optional craft projects will be provided for before, during, or after class. Learners may choose the project that is the right fit for them depending on interest and available supplies. Please check the classroom for detailed instructions about each of the below optional projects. Print-outs will be attached to classroom posts about each project. Spider Monkey Masks Materials: ~coloring utensils ~scissors ~yarn or ribbon ~hole punch ~print pdf “Spider Monkey Mask” (preferably on cardstock or glued onto a paper bag or poster board) Layers of the Rainforest Craft Materials: ~light blue, brown, and green construction paper (alternative: a paper bag or computer paper painted or colored) ~scissors ~glue-stick ~coloring utensils ~print pdf “Rainforest Layers Craft” Poison Dart Frog Slime Materials: ~cornstarch ~water ~bowl ~pitcher Optional: food coloring Rainforest Animal Stick Puppets Materials ~coloring utensils ~scissors ~white glue or glue gun (alternative: tape) ~popsicle sticks ~print pdf “Rainforest Animal Stick Puppets” (preferably on cardstock or mount it on poster board or cardboard after printing). Piranha Magnet Fishing Game Materials: ~yarn ~magnet (the stronger the better) ~paper-clips ~a strong stick ~scissors ~coloring utensils ~print the pdf. “Piranha Fishing Game” pdf, or cut fish out of craft foam. Optional: craft foam, googly eyes, sequins, glitter Amazon Bird Mobile Materials: ~one or two strong sticks ~yarn ~hole punch ~scissors ~coloring utensils ~white glue or glue gun ~printed pdf “Amazon Birds Mobile Craft” preferably on cardstock Caiman Clip Materials: ~clothespin ~popsicle stick ~magnet ~printed template ~optional: googly eyes, sequins, puffballs Amazon Rainforest Bingo Materials: ~small rocks or coins to mark the bingo spaces ~printed bingo card, “Amazon Rainforest Bingo,” OR generate a fillable online card at the below link on a separate device or window. https://bingobaker.com/play/70f3441595910d40 *Please note: if you do have a printer that takes cardstock, I recommend printing many of the crafts on cardstock to make them more durable and long lasting. Or, back computer paper by gluing it onto a paper bag, poster board, or cereal box cardboard before cutting it out. If you don’t have a printer, feel free to be creative and draw your own version of the project, or cut animals out of magazines.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
1107reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am teaching this class because rainforests are my favorite ecosystem, and I am enthusiastic about sharing my passion for wildlife with students. I have visited the Amazon, as well as other rainforests around the world and love teaching about the amazing animals found there! Reviews
Live Group Class
$56
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
4-12 learners per class
