Botany + Plant Sciences! 8-Week Course, Ages 7-10
In this 8-week course, we will meet twice a week to explore the magical world of botany through science, art, and discussion!
Samantha Gutierrez
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,397)
What's included
16 live meetings
12 in-class hoursClass Experience
Welcome to the fascinating world of Botany! In this special 8-week course we will meet twice a week to explore the beauty and wonder of the Plant Kingdom. What makes plants so unique? Why are they important for life on Earth? How do different kinds of plants work? Why are they important for our life as humans? How can we connect more with the plants around us? We will explore all of these questions and more in an in-depth, fun, and engaging way. All classes are science and discussion-based and include an artistic hands-on activity for each lesson. I believe in the power of fusing the arts with the sciences in a hands-on way in order to help students retain and process information. I am so excited to learn and create together! Below is the list of topics we will explore in each lesson: Lesson 1: Parts of a Plant + Life Cycle (includes a drawing project). Lesson 2: Parts of a Flower + Pollination (includes a drawing project) Lesson 3: Flower Dissection Activity + Seed Planting Lesson 4: All About Fruits + Seeds (includes a drawing project) Lesson 5: Leaf Functions and Varieties (includes leaf tracing project) Lesson 6: Roots, Tubers, and Bulbs (includes drawing project and hands-on observation) Lesson 7: Deciduous Trees (includes drawing project and scavenger hunt discussion) Lesson 8: Conifers + Evergreens (includes drawing project and scavenger hunt discussion) Lesson 9: Carnivorous Plants (includes a drawing project) Lesson 10: Moss, Algae, + Lichen (includes a drawing project and hands-on observation) Lesson 11: Aquatic Plants (includes art activity and scavenger hunt discussion) Lesson 12: Weather Adaptations (includes art project) Lesson 13: Strange + Bizarre Plants Lesson 14: Symbiosis (includes art project) Lesson 15: Importance for Human Life (scavenger hunt discussion + drawing) Lesson 16: Build Your Own Plant + Seedling Sharing (includes artistic building activity from everyday objects) Material List will also be provided on the weekends before each week's classes begin. There will be some optional at-home activities provided also!
Learning Goals
Students will improve their knowledge of the plant kingdom by diving in-depth into plant anatomy, plant interactions, plant varieties, and the importance of plants in the ecosystem.
Other Details
Supply List
Please have drawing utensils and paper ready for each lesson. Some lessons will also require supplemental materials, such as seeds, soil, pots, flowers, leaves, and scissors. An in-depth material list will be provided each Saturday for the following week's lessons.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
1397reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
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Hello! My name is Samantha and I am passionate about connecting with others and creating community through learning. I have been a teacher (pre-K through 12) at both in-person homeschooling co-ops as well as online platforms for over six years now, and I absolutely love any topics related to the environment, biology, nature sciences, art, and yoga/mindfulness/meditation. I especially believe in the power of art as a way of processing and learning information, so many of my classes are a fusion of science/biology + art.
It is very important to me that learning should be interesting and FUN! I focus on interactive classes from a large range of topics that are discussion-based, engaging, and cater to every student's needs. I have a large toolbox of methods and ideas that I use to help each student feel comfortable, safe to explore their curiosity, and connected to their learning experience.
I have a Bachelors of Arts in Anthropology as well as a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Sciences, and my passion is to share my love for the world, humanity, and this Earth with our youth. They are our future! I know that during these trying times, it is important that our children continue to learn about the world and connect with others. It is my hope to create an online community of creativity, curiosity, and connection together. Technology is a wonderful thing, and I am grateful for this platform to share and learn virtually!Reviews
Live Group Class
$200
for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-10 learners per class
