Animals That Don't Follow the Rules | Scaly Mammals & Fish With Lungs
In this one-time STEM class, we will explore what traits are typical for animals like mammals, reptiles, and fish before we investigate which animals don't follow the rules! Let's learn about some of the world's weirdest wildlife. #academic
Sarah Skebba
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(255)
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
When learning about animal classification, we often say things like... Reptiles lay eggs. Mammals have fur. Fish live in water. But some animals don't follow the status-quo, they make their own rules! In this one-time class, we will meet a live animal (who DOES follow the rules) before exploring some rule-breakers. Using an interactive Google Slide presentation, we will discuss the traits we typically see among animals like mammals, reptiles, and fish and learn how those traits typically help them survive. Then, we will learn about which species break the rules and how their unusual traits benefit them. We will discuss animals like pangolins, sea snake, platypuses, lungfish, and many other crazy creatures! This is the perfect class for animal-loving kids to learn about some fascinating (and odd) animals!
Learning Goals
Learners will identify the traits that most mammals, reptiles, and fish share with their group.
Learners will recognize that some animals have traits that make them different from the rest of their group.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use a Google Slide presentation in this session to explore examples of animals who break the rules.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2021
5.0
255reviews
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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 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-10 learners per class
