Animals in History - The Good, the Bad, and the Cute! - A Summer Camp
In this five-day camp, learners will explore animals throughout world history...from cats in Ancient Egypt, rats in Medieval Europe, dogs and cats that helped to save lives, and even famous chimpanzees and monkeys! #academic
Learning Adventures Academy
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
There will be a short, optional assignment each day.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Welcome to a history class all about animals! If you love animals and want to learn amazing stories about how animals influenced history, this class is for you! Each class will include storytelling, pictures, slides, activities, lots of discussion, games, and of course, animal overload! Course Outline: Monday - Man's Best Friend -Learn all about famous dogs that helped change human history like Laika, a space pioneer, and Balto, a dog that saved a town from disease! Tuesday - Meow Wow -Learn about how the Ancient Egyptians treasured cats and stories of famous cats, even one that solved a murder! Wednesday - History Takes Flight -Birds have had an impact on human history since the beginning. Learn about geese in Ancient Rome, sparrows in China, emus in Australia, and a carrier pigeon that saved over 100 soldiers during World War I. Thursday -Primates for the Win -Learn about monkeys, chimpanzees, gorillas, other primates that took their turn in human history as astrochimps in space and communicators with humans. Friday - The Animal Kingdom -On this final day of camp, we will explore stories from all over the animals world. Learn about rats, fleas, horses, giraffes, lions, and elephants that all impacted history!
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Parental Guidance
This class will utilize Nearpod, Kahoot!, and Gimkit. Links will be provided during class and there is no need to log into these resources.
This class will touch upon the subject of war as we learn about famous animals.
Sources
Florida's Famous Animals: True Stories Of Sunset Sam The Dolphin, Snooty The Manatee, Big Guy The Panther, And Others by Jan Annino.
Cher Ami: WWI Homing Pigeon (Famous Firsts: Animals Making History (Graphic Planet))
by Joeming Dunn and Ben Dunn.
A Book of Famous Dogs by Albert Payson Terhune.
Winnie the Bear: The True Story Behind A. A. Milne's Famous Bear by P. R. Hayes.
Daily Life in Ancient Egypt by Kasia Szpakowska.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law - Northern Kentucky University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Louisville
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Western Kentucky University
I have over twenty years of experience working with and teaching students. I have a bachelor's degree in both History and Economics. My master's degree is in Higher Education. I also have a juris doctorate degree in Law. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, history in particular! Reviews
Live Group Class
$70
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-12 learners per class
