Animal Superpowers! Exploring Unique Animal Adaptations

Ages 6-11

Live Group Class

In this 5 week course, students will learn all about the amazing "superpowers" called adaptations that animals have!

Katie Milewski

Live video meetings

1x per week, 5 weeks

5-10 learners per class

105 min

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What's included

5 live meetings

8 hrs 45 mins in-class hours

Certificate of Completion

included

Class Experience

Welcome to an exciting exploration of the animal kingdom, where we'll discover the extraordinary abilities that animals have to survive and thrive in their environments. In this interactive and fascinating course, children ages 6-11 will embark on a thrilling journey to uncover the secrets of animal adaptations and learn how they resemble superpowers!
 
Course Topics:

Introduction to Animal Adaptations: Learn about the fascinating world of animal adaptations and how animals develop special abilities to survive in their habitats.

Camouflage and Disguise: Discover how animals use camouflage to blend in with their surroundings and avoid detection by predators or prey.

Super Senses: Explore the incredible senses of animals and how they perceive the world in ways that humans cannot.

Extreme Environments: Dive into the challenges of extreme environments and uncover the remarkable adaptations that enable animals to thrive in harsh conditions.

Mimicry and Deception: Investigate the strategies of mimicry and deception used by animals to fool predators or prey and gain an advantage in the wild.

My classroom is designed with student participation and engagement in mind so students will have plenty of opportunities to speak with me directly, work together to answer questions, and enjoy related visual aids to grasp each new concept. Students will also be encourage to think creatively about how each adaptation best serves each animal, and activate problem solving skills to answer various questions.

Learning Goals

By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the concept of animal adaptations and how they help animals survive in their environments.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

5 Lessons

over 5 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Introduction to Animal Adaptations

 We will start by introducing the concept of animal adaptations and explaining how animals develop special abilities to survive in their environments. Use engaging examples and visuals to illustrate different types of adaptations.

105 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Super Senses

 Dive into the extraordinary senses of animals and how they use them to perceive the world around them. Explore examples of animals with super senses, such as bats using echolocation, sharks detecting electrical fields, and owls' exceptional hearing.

105 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Mimicry and Deception

 Explore the fascinating world of mimicry and deception in the animal kingdom. Discuss how animals mimic other species or objects to deceive predators or prey, such as the viceroy butterfly mimicking the toxic monarch butterfly or the orchid mantis resembling a flower to attract prey.

105 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Extreme Environments

 Investigate how animals adapt to extreme environments, such as deserts, polar regions, deep oceans, and high altitudes. Discuss the unique challenges these environments pose and the remarkable adaptations that enable animals to thrive in such harsh conditions.

105 mins online live lesson

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Katie Milewski

Joined March, 2024

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Teacher expertise and credentials

With over 20 years of animal experience, and 5+ years teaching various animal and veterinary topics, I have a passion for teaching on these topics. I also hold a Bachelors of Science in Animal Behavior and have worked various animal related professions.