Awesome Apex Predators

Completed by 50 learners

Ages 5-8

Live Group Class

In this 3 week class, students will learn about three different apex predators and complete an art activity related to them each day.

Addison Joseph

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(230 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 3 weeks

3-6 learners per class

45 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What’s included

3 live meetings

2 hrs 15 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this camp, students will be learning all about apex predators! Each day is focused on a specific apex predator. The three we will be focusing on are lions, komodo dragons and polar bears! Each day will consist of an interactive lecture about the animal of the day, short videos and then finish with an unique art project.

The first week, we will learn what an apex predator is and what makes them so unique. Then we will learn about lions, their habitat and unique adaptations. We will finish the class by making a lion mask.  The second week, we will learn all about komodo dragons! We will then make a komodo dragon out of egg carton. Finally, the last week, we will learn about polar bears and the challenges they face. Our final art project will be making a polar bear out of cotton balls.

Learning Goals

Students will learn what an apex predator is. They will also learn all about lions, komodo dragons and polar bears.

Other Details

Supply List

For the art projects, students will need: 
-paper plate (lion mask)
-yarn or construction paper (lion mask) 
-glue
-scissors 
-empty egg carton that holds 6 eggs (komodo dragon craft) 
-construction paper (komodo dragon craft) 
-googly eyes 
-markers/colored pencils/crayons 
-masking tape
-cotton balls or old newspaper (polar bear craft) 
-piece of paper to glue cotton balls or newspaper to (polar bear craft)

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Addison Joseph

Joined April, 2020

4.9

230reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Hi there! My name is Addison and I am an Environmental Educator. I currently work at an animal rescue center where I lead public tours, run field trips and go into LAUSD classrooms to teach students about wildlife, the environment and science. I majored in Agriculture and Environmental Education at UC Davis. It is my passion to teach students about the natural world around them. I was a Lead Instructor at UC Davis in a club called Sprout Up, which went into local public schools and taught 1st and 2nd graders environmental education. In addition, I was an Education Interpreter at the Aquarium of the Pacific where I engaged with the public and informed them about the marine animals they were encountering and the ocean. From these experiences, I have developed classes about wildlife and the environment that I will be offering here! I am a very patient, fun and encouraging teacher. I believe that making a connection with students is important and leads to more engaged and happy students. Finally, I do have a pet leopard gecko, named Jeb, that will definitely be making appearances! Can't wait to meet you all!