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Awesome Adaptations: Snakes

In this one-time science class, we will countdown five top adaptations that help snakes thrive in environments all over the world. From senses to snakeskin, learners will have a solid introduction to snake biology. #academic
Jennifer Hunter
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(166)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 4
In this one-time science class, students will be introduced to the term adaptation and discuss specific adaptations that snakes have and how they allow snakes to thrive in a variety of environments.  We will consider snake anatomy and behaviour and learners will be encouraged to make observations to better understand how snakes thrive.  The class will involve an interactive countdown of Awesome Adaptations, including body shape, snake jaws, thermoregulation, and the five senses of snakes.  There will be information provided verbally with a slide show - written content is minimal and this course is accessible for any level of reading ability.  This class is a fun introduction to biology.  Nature lovers and animal lovers will enjoy this class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the term adaptation and will be able to name 5 specific adaptations of snakes.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2021
5.0
166reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Science
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Waterloo
Hello Families!

My name is Jennifer and I taught my first class for Outschool in March, 2021.  From that first class to the present, I have been so happy to teach such diverse, curious, imaginative, and AMAZING learners!  I look forward to working with all of the learners who enroll in my classes.

When I am not teaching on Outschool, I homeschool my four busy children!  In our home, we are crazy about science, nature, animals, Pokemon, Minecraft, playing board games and more!  My kids also love connecting with other learners in a variety of Outschool classes.   I come to homeschooling from a professional teaching background, and I have classroom experience in all elementary grades.  Most of my experience came in middle grade math and science, and I love math and science still!   I have a Bachelor of Education degree, with qualifications for both elementary and high school, and teachable subjects in math and science. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, with a psychology minor (with a focus on children’s psychology).  The last 15 years of my life have been all about teaching - in the classroom, online, and in our homeschool!

 As well as classroom teaching, I have tutored math (grades 5- adult), volunteered as a storyteller with the local library, been a Girl Guides Leader, taught Junior Achievement classes, and worked as a nanny and a babysitter.    Our family is involved in a homeschool co-op where I have shared in teaching many homeschooled kids.

One of my favourite discoveries about homeschooling has been how exciting it is for ME to learn new things right along with my children!  I love to follow my children’s interests, and so over the years I have learned about harbour seals, baseball history, cardboard engineering, bridges, ancient Egypt, ornithology and so much more!  You can expect to see a wide range of interests reflected in my Outschool course offerings.  I also love to hear suggestions from learners - so let me know your class ideas!  I love to learn!  And I love to teach others what I have learned!

When I am not homeschooling or teaching here on Outschool, you can probably find me reading!  I also enjoy hiking, playing board games, and baking.  I am so grateful to get the chance to work with many wonderful families through Outschool and I can’t wait to meet you and share my love of learning!


Credentials:

Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Education, Junior/Intermediate Division, Science teachable, Brock University
AQ Qualifications - Special Education, Brock University
AQ - Qualifications - Senior Mathematics, University of Toronto

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$18

per class
Meets once
45 min

Completed by 32 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
1-6 learners per class

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