Cold-Blooded Creatures: Amazing Axolotls!
During this 3-day class your child(ren) will dive deeper into the axolotls’ tank and design one of their own! Learners will meet the live axolotls, play games, chat with other young herpetologists, and more.
Rosie
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(235)
What's included
3 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. After each session campers will be invited to complete an add on activity. Day 1 - Axolotl Anatomy: Silly answers only! (Coloring and labeling) Day 2 - Paper Axolotls (Coloring and cutting - optional photo upload) Day 3 - Water Quality Result Chart: Color Match (Coloring - optional photo upload)Assessment
Learners will be assessed by excitement, participation, and inquiry. We will not have any formal tests, but we will learn, discover, and explore together while checking in for understanding along the way. We will play games, answer questions, and create to demonstrate knowledge.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Axolotls are amazing amphibians! During this multi-day Cold-Blooded Creature Class we will dive deeper into the live axolotl tank, and discover more about the animals that live inside. This is perfect for any young herpetologist who is interested in caring for an axolotl some day, has one at home, or just thinks they are really CUTE! On day 1 we will meet the Learn-A-Lotl tank team, explore axolotl anatomy, and see the colors they can be. Day 2 will be all about tank design. Learners will follow steps to add filtration, decorations, and more to their own paper tank. Finally, on Day 3 we will do a live water quality testing and learners will help to read the results. Each day will also have special add on activities that can be completed before the next live session. Label an axolotl with only silly answers, cut out paper axolotls to live in your newly designed tank, and color your own water quality test chart with axolotl health emojis. If you are looking for more, you can also enroll in one of our companion classes. Snaxolotl: Live Axolotl Feeding With Snack Time Q&A During these live feeding sessions learners will watch axolotls eat while they enjoy their own tasty treats and ask-alotl-questions. Facts-Olotl: Trivia Game and Live Axolotl Check-In Are you ready to play Facts-Olotl? In this one time class axolotl obsessed learners will test their knowledge, play games, and check in on the live axolotl tank cam.
Learning Goals
Learners will classify axolotls by morph, design an axolotl habitat, participate in a live water quality testing, and help to interpret the results.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
These amphibians will occasionally be eating live prey such as worms. Please prepare your learner for this if necessary.
We may also discuss amphibian adaptations, excrement, and reproduction.
Supply List
Printed 1-3 page activity pack for each session which will be posted to the classroom page. Crayons (24 pack from Crayola is best for color matching, but not required) Pencil and eraser Age appropriate scissors Desk Tape Camera, tablet, or cell phone to take photos of completed activity to upload to the classroom - optional
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Activity Book Graphics from Deeder Do Designs
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Miami University of Ohio
Bachelor's Degree in Education from St. Bonaventure University
I have been researching and preparing to care for my axolotls for close to 10 years. I am now lucky to share my home with 3 of these amazing amphibians. I'm so excited to share their feeding time with the Outschool community.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 37 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-10 learners per class
