Animal Mimicry: The Ultimate Disguise
It's a bird, it's a plane, its... a frog with eyes on its butt? Yes, indeed! Did you know that there is a spider that looks AND smells like bird poop? It only gets weirder!
Join me as we explore the amazing world of animal mimicry!
Marie Arsenault Animal Science M.Ed
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4.9
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursAssessment
Just an optional Kahoot! for post-assessment.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
✨New to Outschool? Use code MarieAr20 to save $20 today!✨ In this beautifully presented animal class, your learner will discover some of the amazing and unique ways in which animals use mimicry to save their lives - or take a life! Be it a spider who mimics an ant, a bird who mimics a snake, or a spider who goes "fishing," nature has some amazing surprised in store for your learner! This class has two lessons per week, and each class will cover a single type of mimicry at a time to ensure there is no confusion before moving on to the next. The 5 types of animal mimicry we will be covering are Batesian, Aggressive, Mullerian, Self, and Mimesis. Week 1: Batesian Mimicry Parts 1 and 2 Week 2: Aggressive Mimicry Parts 1 and 2 Week 3: Mullerian Mimicry and Self-Mimicry Week4: Mimesis Mimicry and Double Identities (animals who fit more than one category) Each class will focus on a minimum of 5 creatures, at times more, in approximately 45 minute lessons. Each class is followed by animal trivia, and an opportunity to share their favorite animal from each lesson! An optional Kahoot! game will also be provided to enhance the learning experience. Videos will be posted with each lesson when necessary, along with a vocab sheet. My upbeat teaching style and colorful presentations will keep your learner engaged and coming back for more! I will respond in a timely manner to any posts or engagement on the learners end. I look forward to sharing our favorite animals from each class! Your learner is more than welcome to do some of their own research and teach the group about an animal who uses mimicry! Simply have them post it on the classroom wall! Let's help each other learn! Pre-class videos and vocab sheets will be uploaded each Sunday before the week of learning begins.
Learning Goals
By the end of this class, your learner will be able to understand they ways in which animals, near and far, big and small, survive using the various types of mimicry available to them, perfected over time!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will talk briefly about reproduction here and there.
Supply List
You can print the sheets before class if you like, but not everyone has a printer, so don't stress too much if you can't print anything. It will not affect how your child does in the class. It is just personal preference.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from University of Prince Edward Island
I have taught animal science for nearly 20 years, and have enjoyed every moment! There is nothing like sharing my passion for animals with like-minded students! We learn best when we are passionate about the subject!Reviews
Live Group Course
$30
weekly or $119 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-12 learners per class
