At Home in My Habitat - Part One (Flex) - Animal Science
In this flex #academic science course, learners will learn about 4 different habitats, such as polar, forest, Outback & caves. They will learn about the geography, climate & animals through videos, show & tell & other activities.
Miss April
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5.0
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What's included
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Each week there will be a variety of activities for learners to complete and upload to the classroom. There will also be about 3-4 videos to watch each week. All of the activities should be able to be completed in about an hour each week.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
This world is such a vast place and provides unique environments for animals to live and thrive. In this class, we'll explore 4 different habitats in-depth. Each week will focus on one habitat, exploring the unique climate and geographical features. We'll also identify animals that live in that habitat, highlighting 2 each week.🐻🐧 We will reinforce our learning using hands-on activities, such as maps, art, show and tell and experiments. Now for the details of how our class works: - This is a Flex course, which means there will not be any live classes. - I will teach through 3-4 pre-recorded videos each week. - All videos and materials will be uploaded to the classroom on Monday mornings at 8:00 am CST. - Learners will upload all activities and discussions to the classroom and will be encouraged to comment on their peer's posts. - I will visit the classroom every day and will comment on all posts, providing encouragement and guidance. The habitats that we will explore in this class include: 1. Polar (Animal highlight: Polar Bears and Penguins) 2. Forest (Animal highlight: Owls and Grizzly Bears) 3. Outback (Animal highlight: Kangaroos and Emus) 4. Caves (Animal highlight: Bats and Kaua'i cave wolf spider) A typical week includes: ✔︎3-5 pre-recorded videos ✔︎Coloring regions on a map ✔︎Drawing an animal from the focus habitat ✔︎Creating a scene of the focus habitat ✔︎1-2 special activities ✔︎Listing 3-5 things you learned that week ✔︎Show and tell Examples of hands-on activities include: comparison/contrast charts, play-doh creations and diagrams. I can't wait to learn about our fascinating world with you!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note that playdough may contain wheat, which could cause an allergic reaction if ingested in those sensitive to wheat gluten or with Celiac disease.
Supply List
Most of the materials needed will be provided by the teacher. Paper, crayons, markers and/or paints will be needed to draw animals. Paper and a pencil will be needed to write a list (although if learners are able to type, they can also type their list directly in the classroom). Each week, learners will find something related to that week's habitat for show and tell. It can be something tangible, such as a toy, stuffed animal or a book (even one found at a library). It can also be a show or a movie they like that is related (example: Snow White lives in a cottage in the forest with the dwarves). If these options are not feasible, reach out with questions or for guidance. For our last week, playdough will be needed for making a cave.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
**Update: I am taking a hiatus from Outschool as I take care of some personal matters. Thank you to all of the learners and their families who have spent time with me learning and having fun.**
Hello everyone! My name is Miss April and I am so excited to be a part of the Outschool community! Here you will find that I love to have fun, be silly, and make learners laugh - all while learning at the same time. We do lots of crafts and hands-on activities while practicing math, literacy, and even social skills! I love hosting read alouds and book clubs for learners of all ages. I strive to engage a variety of learning styles and to create space for learners to interact with each other.
My background includes:
- Teaching Preschool at a brick and mortar school
- Serving families as a nanny: One child I cared for needed more structure and she was a little learning sponge so I created an at-home thematic curriculum that followed her interests, sparked a love of learning and reading and set her up for success at school! I also worked as a nanny when Covid shut down schools and was able to create play-based academic activities to keep those learning muscles working!
- Working in student ministry with learners grades 6-12
- Teaching ESL classes online, including a TESOL certification
All of these experiences have helped me grow in my passion for nurturing, empowering and educating learners of all ages.
Some fun things about me include:
1. I used to work at The Disney Store (and it was so much fun - I love Disney).
2. Eyeshadow palettes are a weakness of mine.
3. I have developed a love for birthday cake Oreos.
4. I have 2 kiddos.
5. I want to read all of the books and visit all of the places (let me know your favorite vacation destination when you enroll in a class)!
I cannot wait to meet you!Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly4 weeks
Completed by 3 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
