Animals of the Sonoran Desert

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In this one-time course, learners will discover animals of the Sonoran Desert, explore how they live, and create written or artistic responses to the lesson content.

Lisa Oresman

Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(63)

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6-11

year old learners

3-11

learners per class

$10

Charged upfront

Meets once

55 minute class

Class Experience

In "Animals of the Sonoran Desert," learners will be introduced to 10 animals of the Sonoran Desert. We will study the following subjects: 
1) gila monsters
2) diamondback rattlesnakes
3) javelinas
4) coati
5) roadrunners
6) desert tortoise 
7) lizards
8) gila woodpeckers
9) elf owls
10) hummingbirds

Content:
Learners will discover how these animals live, build their homes, eat, protect themselves, interact with their environments, and more!

Teaching Method: This information will be...

Learners will discover 10 animals of the Sonoran desert, explore how they live, and respond to content through speaking, writing, and/or artistic expression.

I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade science. Arizona is my home, and I grew up living around these animals! My love of the Sonoran Desert and the animals that live here makes me want to share it with others.

No homework here, but feel free to research these amazing creatures more!

Please provide writing and art supplies based on your learner's preference; learners will be invited to write or type notes, and draw or color throughout the duration of the lesson.

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

Learner progress is assess in the following 3 ways: 
1) Participation: engagement in the lesson and following along with the teacher's instructions. 
2) Treating others with respect:
listening and speaking with consideration. 
3) Completing the learning activities:
verbal, digital, and/or artistic responses.

55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

This is a safe zone!

Meet the teacher

Lisa Oresman

Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(63)

Hi Outschool Families,

Thanks for stopping by my page! I'm thrilled to be an Outschool teacher since Spring 2020. I've taken a break, but now I'm back! I am so happy to share a fresh schedule of classes with you. 

I've been teaching English...