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Visual Zoology: Draw Your Way Through the Animal Kingdom (Ages 11-15)

Combine science and art as we explore the ecology, evolution and biology of animal lineages with a guided weekly art project, examining mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fishes, and invertebrates and identifying their place in taxonomy
Benjamin Corey's Creative Curriculum Coop
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1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week

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US Grade 6 - 9
Welcome to Visual Zoology, a captivating weekly gathering designed for animal enthusiasts aged 11-15! Embark on an exciting journey through the animal kingdom, which encompasses millions of species scattered across the globe. In this club, we aim to deepen your understanding of biology concepts while nurturing your artistic talents.

During each session, we will focus on a specific animal and explore its placement within modern classification systems. With a keen eye for detail, we will uncover its key characteristics, as well as its phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. Simultaneously, we will engage in an immersive art project, allowing you to choose your preferred medium (pen and paper, paint, tablet drawing program, etc.) to artistically portray the animal while highlighting its unique features.

The Visual Zoology club offers a fantastic opportunity for animal enthusiasts to receive formal instruction while enjoying the company of like-minded peers. Join our welcoming community and showcase your artwork to fellow learners, fostering a supportive environment that celebrates individual creativity and growth.

Subjects are chosen each week based on those organisms that have appeared in recent news or research, and based on learner recommendations.

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Parental Guidance
All classes are based on the accepted consensus of the secular scientific community, and may include discussions of evolution by natural selection, the cellular and hormonal mechanics of sexual and asexual reproduction, and other aspects of studying living systems. Procreate and Sketchbook are digital drawing apps that can be downloaded for use on a tablet and are only for personal use for the learner. They do not require user accounts, and are not required for the class.
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Joined January, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Jordan Kohanim
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Cameron Shaw
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Maria Thorne
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Allie Baker
Doctoral Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Arts in Belgrade
Natalija Stojanovic
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Arts in Belgrade
Natalija Stojanovic
Master's Degree in Education from Georgia College and State University
Maria Thorne
Master's Degree in Education from Georgia State University
Benjamin Corey
Master's Degree in Education from University of Georgia
Whitney Panetta
Bachelor's Degree in English from Kennesaw State University
Jordan Kohanim
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Vassar College
Cameron Shaw
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Georgia Southern University
Maria Thorne
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Ramapo College of New Jersey
Jessica Rinzuello
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Georgia
Whitney Panetta
Bachelor's Degree in Education from UNCP
Allie Baker
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Oglethorpe University
Benjamin Corey
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Hampshire College
Peter Burke
Bachelor's Degree in History from Georgia State University
James Bostick
Ben has a Bachelor degree in Biology from Oglethorpe University and and a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Science Education from Georgia State University. He has been teaching sciences to inclusion classes for 16 years to grades 7-12, and have certifications from the states of Georgia and California. He is deeply knowledgeable on the structure of the Next Generation Science Standards and best practices of science instruction. 

Nathaly has an MA in illustration, DA in archaeological illustration and has completed several accredited university and museum courses that specialize in natural science and scientific illustration. She been teaching art and scientific illustration to learners of all ages for years. 

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weekly
1x per week
55 min

Completed by 149 learners
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Ages: 11-15
3-14 learners per class

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