Bug & Insect Club - Talk and Learn About the Coolest Bugs on the Planet
In this uniquely interesting social club, bug and insect lovers can buzz in and learn about bugs and insects with other bug lovers in the group.
Cher Megasko
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(107)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
This is a social club with participants drawn together by a shared love of bugs and insects. Learners may share a pet bug, photo of a bug they find interesting, toy bug, or … simply join the club to talk and learn about bugs. The instructor will help the learners identify the bugs using a variety of tools, including, but not limited to, field guides, Google, Google Images, iNaturalist, etc. There is no set curriculum for this class as activity will be driven by the bugs learners want to talk about. Class structure: Introductions Show and tell - learners who brought bugs, photos, or drew pictures, show them and tell about them. Identification using whatever resources learners have. Instructor will use field guides, Google and/or iNaturalist. Critically review our identifications - are there any bugs that are similar that might cause a misidentification? Learns who want may keep a class scrapbook where they can save pictures and write facts about the bugs we talk about.
Other Details
Supply List
NONE OF THESE MATERIALS IS REQUIRED, BUT LEARNERS MAY USE THEM IF THEY WISH: Field Guide to Insects or Arthropods Age-appropriate insect coloring book Colored pencils Pictures of bugs they have cut out of magazines or printed from the internet Scrap book (to draw pictures and write facts)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The instructor will use sources such as field guides, Google and iNaturalist to help identify specimens. Parents may or may not want to give their children access to these apps.
Joined April, 2021
5.0
107reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi there! My name is Ms Cher, and I can't wait to meet you. I love gardening, wildlife, and just about anything related to nature. I am a certified Master Gardener, a National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward, and a National Wildlife Federation Monarch Steward. I love to share my excitement about the natural world with classes on subjects like bird watching, nature crafts, herb gardening, Monarch butterflies, and more!
I have years of experience teaching workshops for kids in Girl Scouts and 4-H ... I've even taught babysitting and basic first aid classes for the American Red Cross.
I am a past high school forensics coach for one of the largest high school campuses in Michigan. I have coached many state finalists, as well as a state champion. I have judging credentials at the tournament, District and State Competition levels. Although my main duties were coaching public address competitors, I have coached dozens of interpretive competitors as well. I am a past member of the NFL, or National Forensics League - a nationwide organization that gives high school students the opportunity to polish their speaking skills and compete in regulated National tournaments.
I am also a writer of non-fiction, with well over 1000 published articles for entities such as Yahoo News, Home Depot, Quaker Oats, Curves, and many more.
I believe the best way for young people to learn is through games and hands-on activities, and I try to build those into each class I offer.
I love music in any form and am a proficient flutist. I have given flute lessons to dozens of students over the years and plan to begin giving lessons here on Outschool as well.
Oh - and I'm a Pokemon Go expert - Level 48!
Academically, I hold a BSBA in Marketing, and an AAS in Environmental Science.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 34 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-9
3-10 learners per class
