Animals Around the World! Flexible Class

Do you love animals? Do you want to know about animals from all over the world? In this flexible 4-week course, you will learn about the 7 continents and more than 35 amazing animals that live on our incredible planet! 

I created this class to accommodate learners in all time zones. You will be sent a 20 minute video lesson 2 times each week and watch it at your convenience. There will be a choice of some fun assignments to complete twice a week so that your learner will be engaged throughout the entire course! I will communicate with each learner through our classroom page and students can communicate with one another via typed notes, images and/or video messages. 

All classroom posts will be sent to your outschool email address. Please check spam to ensure you are receiving notices for new posts. 

Each class will be fun and interactive! You will learn about 5 different animals from each continent. Together, we will learn about interesting animal facts, letters of the alphabet, colors, shapes, numbers and more! There will be activities, crafts, songs and chants in each lesson.

Please note: This class is a flex class, meaning there are no live meetings. It will run for 4 weeks (with 2 videos and a variety of "challenges" per week) according to the dates in the session that you have selected.

The lessons will begin with our “Hello Everyone” and “Seven Continents” songs. Each video post will have a different focus and assessment/activity task option that will be given to students. The syllabus is as follows:

Week 1, Video 1: North America 
- Alligator, Texas Rattlesnake, Coyote, Vulture and Moose
Choose 1 of the 3 tasks to complete and post in our classroom page:
1) Scavenger hunt time! Find 3 objects in your home that begin with the letter of the day. 
2) Draw a picture of one animal that we learned about in class. Tell about it. 
3) Create a moose painting with antlers. Show your hand-print painting to the class and share your favorite moose fact. 

Week 1, Video 2: South America 
- Toucan, Galapagos Giant Tortoise, Sloth, Argentinian Armadillo, Brazilian Porcupine
Choose 1 of the 3 tasks to complete and post in our classroom page:
1) Make a porcupine with molding clay and toothpicks. Share 3 facts that you learned in class. 
2) If you could see one of these animals in real life, which one would you like to see and why? 
3) Build a colorful toucan (or any other week 2 animal) out of building blocks. Describe the animal. 

Week 2, Video 1: Europe 
- Atlantic Puffin, Polish Bison, Swan, Wolverine, Cicada
Choose 1 of the 3 tasks to complete and post in our classroom page:
1) Game Time! Play "Pin the Tail on the Wolverine" and share 3 facts that you learned in class.
2) S is for swan! Complete a swan craft and share a fun fact about swans. 
3) What is your favorite animal from Europe? Share some details with your classmates. 

Week 2, Video 2: Asia 
- Siberian Tiger, Ili Pika, Malaysian Tapir, Walrus, Giant Panda 
Choose 1 of the 3 tasks to complete and post in our classroom page:
1) Make a tiger headband. Show it off and share some details that you learned about the tiger. 
2) Ili pikas are small. Find 5 small objects in your home and share 2 facts about the Ili pika. 
3) Can you remember what pandas love to eat? What is your favorite food? Share with the class. 

Week 3, Video 1: Africa 
- Giraffe, Rhinoceros, Gorilla, Zebra, Chameleon of Madagascar
Choose 1 of the 3 tasks to complete and post in our classroom page:
1) Color fun! Create an incredible chameleon. What colors did you use? What are some chameleon features?
2) Give your greatest gorilla roar. Why do gorillas roar? What else do you know about gorillas?
3) Make a giraffe out of blocks. How many blocks can you stack to make a long neck? Share 3 fun giraffe facts. 

Week 3, Video 2: Australia/Oceania 
- Kangaroo, Platypus, Koala, Great White Shark, New Zealand Sheep
Choose 1 of the 3 tasks to complete and post in our classroom page:
1) K is for kangaroo craft. Tell about kangaroos. How are they similar to koalas?
2) Make a shark sensory bottle. Do you think sharks are cool? Why or why not?
3) Scavenger hunt! New Zealand sheep wool is soft. Find 3 other soft object in your home and share. 

Week 4, Video 1: Antarctica 
- Penguin, Orca, Leopard Seal, Humpback Whale, Giant Petrel
Final Task: One of our animal friends will be celebrating their birthday soon. 
This week I will share the details and you can create a birthday present or record a birthday wish for that animal.
You can also tell about your favorite part of the course and most interesting animal that we learned about. 

Week 4, Video 2: Review - Class Birthday Party! 
This week we will review course content and have a birthday party for one of our animal friends.

Are you up for the challenge? Join us in our imaginary trip around the world. Miss Stephanie and her friend Pancake are excited to set out on this exciting adventure with you!