Arctic Friends Camp - Cold Weather Adaptation & Survival
In this 4-day camp, learners will learn about how polar bears and penguins have adapted to survive in arctic conditions.
Gaby Perez
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(284)
What's included
4 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Young learners will get a closer look as to how penguins and polar bears keep warm and stay dry in the year-round cold weather conditions they live in! This class is a 4-day camp that will be one part fun lecture-discussion and will also involve hands-on activities to review and illustrate the key concepts. The meetings will be as follows: Day 1: [Lecture-Discussion] How do polar bears stay warm? Day 2: [Review+Activity] Review of Day 1 concepts and student activity reinforcing what they learned. Day 3: [Lecture-Discussion] How do penguins stay dry? Day 4: [Review+Activity] Review of Day 3 concepts and student activity reinforcing what they learned. Students are encouraged to bring a cup of hot cocoa and a blanket to class! **Requured materials are listed and will be reiterated on each class meeting before the activity day.**
Learning Goals
Students will understand how arctic animals have adapted to survive in continual cold weather conditions.
Other Details
Supply List
Materials needed are as follows: Day 2: - 1 large bowl - ice cubes - water - 2 gallon sized ziploc bags - shortening (i.e. Crisco) Day 4: - crayons - penguin coloring printout [Alternative: students can draw a picture of a penguin on a white piece of computer paper] - spray bottle with water (or just water to sprinkle) - OPTIONAL: blue food coloring **Encourage but optional: cup of hot cocoa and a blanket or an arctic friend or winter themed stuffed animal/toy!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
284reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! Welcome to the wonderful world that is Teacher Gaby's classroom! In my classroom we will cover topics big and small, far and wide. My background is in Molecular and Cellular Biology which I majored in as an undergraduate student because of my curiosity to learn everything there was to know about the smallest unit of life - the cell! Throughout my life I have always ventured on great learning adventures following my curious mind's desire to learn as much as I could about anything I was even remotely curious about. My most recent learning adventure was in obtaining my Master of Science degree in Organizational Psychology.
I have taught students of all ages throughout my career from 3 to 18 years old! My experience with teaching Middle School Science was a joy as I thoroughly enjoyed every single unit taught in the curriculum from Soil Erosion to Plate Tectonics to Earth and Space! I have also greatly enjoyed volunteering for local children's museums and Girl Scout/Boy Scout programs where I taught kids the principles behind "fun" science and even made everyday life's "boring" science seem like great fun! In addition, I also facilitated financial planning workshops to high school students during my time in Retail Banking where I delved deep into my passion for helping young learners appreciate the importance of "real life" skills. My current experiences teaching online English as a Second Language (ESL) classes have also given me quality insight into the linguistic mind of children as young as 3 years old. And, let me tell you, it is such a wonder to behold!
As someone who considers herself a life-long learner by profession, I love to help others (especially young learners) to explore their interests and discover new passions. Whether it be by learning hands-on, reading, or writing, I believe that children should be given every opportunity to actively learn at a young age when their minds are most curious so that they may cultivate that life-long passion for learning. To that effect, I have always been an avid reader and writer as well as a scientific mind and understand the importance of developing all aspects of a child's learning. I am also a mother of two beautiful daughters ages 2 and 4 who I enjoy teaching new things to every day. With this new and exciting role as a mom I am more excited than ever to share my enthusiasm for learning with other young learners. I hope you will grant me the honor of choosing me as a guide for YOUR young learner on this exciting journey that is life where the adventure IS the learning.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
25 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
2-8 learners per class
