Book Study of Mr. Popper's Penguins (Flex Class)
In this five week, flexible course, we will examine the world of Mr. & Mrs. Popper and their penguin's adventures through a book study of Atwater's "Mr. Popper's Penguins."
Beth Cusack, B.A. Edu, M.A. U.S. History
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What's included
0 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
"Your mind is a garden and books are the seeds, so pick a favorite, and bloom as you read!" This class will examine the classic book, "Mr. Popper's Penguins," over the course of five weeks. We will examine vocabulary and comprehension questions from each chapter, but also dive into the world the Atwater's created with history and geography enrichment activities too. Discussion questions will be posted for class collaboration on the board after each session, as well as, further enrichment activities and research topics. This is a delightful classic that will enthrall and enchant those who read it! This is a flex course, so it is not a live-meeting course. It will be pre-recorded lessons, PDF packets (provided before the course begins), and conversation-starter discussion questions which will be posted to the virtual classroom on Outschool.com for the students to enjoy and learn at their own pace and according to their own schedule! This flex course is ten sessions over a five week course and exactly like a live course. This is simply one that you do not have to worry about schedule conflicts, poor internet with weather, or distracting behavior from other students. You can watch, re-watch, pause, rewind, and play the videos as much as you need. Late Enrollment: Your learner will not miss any class content by "enrolling late." This simply means there will be videos waiting for your learner to watch when they join the class. Week 1: Sunday: Welcome/Intro Recorded Message w/ Printouts Posted to the Virtual Classroom Monday: Chapters 1 & 2 Thursday: Chapters 3 & 4 Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board Week 2: Monday: Chapters 5 & 6 Thursday: Chapters 7 & 8 Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board Week 3: Monday: Chapters 9 & 10 Thursday: Chapters 11 & 12 Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board Week 4: Monday: Chapters 13 & 14 Thursday: Chapters 15 & 16 Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity posted to virtual classroom board Week 5: Monday: Chapters 17 & 18 Thursday: Chapters 19 & 20 Friday: Fun Friday enrichment activity and concluding thoughts posted to virtual classroom board The virtual classroom on Outschool.com, and all of its content, remains active for 30 days AFTER the end date shown for each section. After 30 days, commenting is restricted, but the content and links remain available to students and parents "indefinitely."
Other Details
Supply List
Access to a copy of "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Richard and Florence Atwater PDF packet (provided by instructor) Dictionary (or access to online dictionary) Access to basic school supplies (pencils, paper, colored pencils or crayons, scissors, etc.)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Primary:
"Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Richard and Florence Atwater
Secondary:
"Poles Apart" by Elaine Scott
"Discovery Get to Know: Penguins" by Lori C. Froeb
"Atlas of Exploration" by Dinah Starkey
"Explorers: Amazing Tales of the World's Greatest Adventures" by Nellie Huang
"Adventures of Riley: South Pole Penguins" by Amanda Lumry
"The Cat in the Hat: Ice is Nice" by Bonnie Worth
"The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder" by Mark Cassino and John Nelson
Kids Discover Magazines: "Rain & Snow," "Water," and "Glaciers"
"Penguins on Vacation" by Salina Yoon
Joined October, 2022
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15reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Dallas
Hello from Texas! Although I am currently residing in Texas, we move quite often and that has allowed me to have many different types of career experiences. I have tutored privately and through well-known organizations; taught in the public school classroom setting with a self-contained classroom; substituted and interned in private school classroom settings; instructed at the community college level; assisted with museum operations; and homeschooled my three munchkins. I have worked with early education all the way up to the community college level.Reviews
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