Animals Have Jobs! | How Animals Keep Their Ecosystems Balanced
In this one-time STEM class, we will meet a live animal and investigate the "jobs" animals have and how they help keep ecosystems in balance. Learn who pollinates, who decomposes, and who has the most important poo! #academic
Sarah Skebba
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Some people may think that some animals are unimportant. Why do we need mosquitos? What's the point of spiders? Why should we care about worms? Well, EVERY animal is important because EVERY animal has a job that keeps their ecosystem balanced! In this one-time science class, we will meet a live animal (that has a very important job) and learn about dozens of species with incredible roles in their ecosystem. We will discuss topics such as pollination, decomposers, seed dispersal, aeration, predation, and food sources. We will start the session by meeting our live animal and learning about their adaptations and roles in nature. Then, using an interactive Google Slide presentation with photos, GIFs, and videos, we will explore examples of species that perform other jobs. The entire session will be discussion based and learners will have the opportunity to ask and answer questions and converse with their peers about amazing wildlife!
Learning Goals
Learners will understand that each animal has important jobs in its environment.
Learners will be familiar with important science topics such as pollination, decomposers, and seed dispersal.
Learners will be able to identify jobs of various animal species.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use a Google Slide presentation in this session to explore examples of animals who complete various jobs.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2021
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242reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Arizona State University
Read below to learn about my courses, background, and policies.
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Hi there!
My name is Sarah and I am so excited to explore wildlife, science, and conservation with your learner. I was born and raised in the Metroparks of Ohio, but I currently call the Sonoran Desert of Arizona my home.
I have had a strong love for wildlife and nature for my whole life and have built my career around it. In 2017, I graduated cum laude from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Conservation Biology and Ecology. I am a Certified Environmental Educator in Arizona and a Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association for Interpretation.
After college, I worked on several wildlife studies in the field studying species like the western diamondback rattlesnake, spectacled rattlesnakes, and Bahamian rock iguanas. I gained experience as an informal educator developing programs for schools and homeschool students at the Phoenix Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, South Mountain Environmental Education Center, and SeaLife Aquarium.
At the start of COVID, I founded an organization that creates wildlife and conservation STEM resources for K-8 students, including a science curriculum program that teaches core science subjects with an engaging animal twist.
My greatest objective as an educator is to make science FUN. My classes cover important science topics while using wildlife and nature as our driving forces.
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I offer a series of one-time, multi-day, and ongoing classes. Please feel free to request one-time classes if you do not see a session posted.
One-time classes and multi-day classes always include a live animal. Please check class descriptions for ongoing classes.
Refund policy:
~~For one-time classes: Please message me at least 48 hours in advance to find another available session.
~~For ongoing classes: Please request a refund by messaging me at least 48 hours before the session begins. Refunds will not be offered if class is sold out as I cannot fill the spot of your learner.
~~One-on-one classes: Please reach out to reschedule at least one week in advance.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-10 learners per class
