Animals in World Art History: Spots & Stripes! Giraffes & Zebras (Ages 13-18)
Animalia Mania Zoology with Deniz M. (M.S., M.A.)
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(822)
Learn about both the natural history and art history of two of Africa's most iconic animals, giraffes and zebras!
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
>>>PLEASE READ BEFORE ENROLLING: The live portion of this class consists of hour-long, lecture-based presentations, with Q&A breaks as time permits -- you know your learner(s) best, so please consider if the session length and format is a good fit for them.*** Zebras and Giraffes are both endemic to Africa -- but both can be found in art all around the world! Some older art also serves as records of the historical practice of "animal diplomacy" between kingdoms and empires, while more...
I'm a naturalist with a focus on zoology, and mainly teach animal science courses...but as part of my longstanding interests in both the animal kingdom AND art and culture, I began conducting independent research on how animals have been depicted in art around the world, and am now back in graduate school working on a second Masters thesis about it! :) In conjunction with my current research, I am now offering this series of short courses on different subjects in Animals in World Art History in addition to my regular zoology classes. I also have nearly two decades experience as a home education advocate, including homeschooling my own children from preschool through high school. I am a big proponent of flexible learning, individualized education, and supporting fellow neurodiverse learners, so please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or requests for additional resources. We all learn in our own way and time, but everyone should have the chance to learn about how cool animals are!
Homework Offered
This class has two OPTIONAL additional activities -- a try-on-your-own art project, and a YouTube playlist with additional videos to view anytime between sessions or after class has ended.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Lesson materials are provided for free via the classroom, either as downloadable printables/files or links to online resources (web pages, videos, articles, etc.). The optional at-home art activity does require a few basic supplies which will be detailed in the instructions, including paper, foam, ink and brayer, and pastels or other coloring supplies. There is no requirement to complete this activity.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
I teach from a zoological perspective, and as such just like in my regular science classes natural animal behaviors and bodily functions may come up in the course of discussion. I also do not censor works of art.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(822)
1) what kind of classes you teach I offer introductory unit studies on various topics in zoology and natural history; a special series on animals in world art history (based on my current ongoing research project!); and, because it's extra fun,...
Group Class
$27
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class
