Coolest of Canines! Canidae - Jackals, Wolves, Foxes, and More!
Does your learner love zoology, biology, or dogs? In this course, we will discover and learn about each of the animals that we call a canine. A new species’ natural history and ecology will be explored in each week so feel free to join in!
Greg Korczak B.S.
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Occurring on six of the seven continents and plenty within our own homes, the Family Canidae is widespread and biologically diverse with over 30 unique wild species and most definitely some domestic ones as well. It is also the only member of the mammalian Order Carnivora represented in Australia! Species like Red Fox and Gray Wolf are found on a number of continents. Canids or “Canines” are species such as fox, wolf, jackal, and more. The majority of species are medium sized and actually quite omnivorous (high protein content however). Many of these animals have incredible endurance and tracking abilities in the pursuit of prey over long distances. Often times these animals are magnificently social creatures that work together in order to succeed which definitely displays their intellectual prowess! Carnivores like wolves are known as keystone species. These animals are responsible for the lives of many other organisms, simply by the way they live their own. Many wolves and other canids are affected by our human impact and their populations are in need of our help and conservation. This is a lecture style, interactive class with plenty of time to ask questions. Each week within this course, we will have a lesson and slide prepared about a member of the Family Canidae. The natural history of the animal will be shared as well as other information about its biology, ecology, and conservation. *Week 8 - 08/11/2024* Topics: June 25- Week 1: Bat-Eared Fox July 2- (Week 2): Short Eared Dog July 9- (Week 3): Coyote July 16- (Week 4): Black Backed Jackal July 23- Week 5: Dhole July 30- Week 6: Red Wolf August 6- Week 7: Andean Fox or Culpeo August 13- Week 8: Darwin’s Fox August 20- Week 9: Golden Jackal *August 27 no class* September 1- Week 10: Gray Wolf September 8-Week 11: African Golden Wolf September 15- Week 12: Dingo September 22- Week 13: Maned Wolf September 29- Week 14: Hoary Fox October 6- Week 15: Pampas Fox October 13- Week 16: Sechuran or Peruvian Desert Fox October 20- Week 17: Fennec Fox October 27- Week 18: Side- Stripe Jackal November 3- Week 19: Bush Dog November 10- Week 20:Raccoon Dog November 17- Week 21: Red Fox November 24-Week 22: Abyssinian or Ethiopian Wolf December 1- Week 23: Crab Eating Fox December 8- Week 24: Gray Fox December 15- Week 25: Arctic Fox December 22- Week 26: Island Gray Fox December 29- Week 27: Bengal or Indian Fox Week 28: South American Gray Fox or Chilla Week 29: Blanford’s Fox Week 30: African Wild Dog Week 31: Cape Fox Week 32: Corsac Fox Week 33: Kit Fox Week 35: Pale Fox Week 36: Rüppells Fox Week 37: Swift Fox Week 38:Tibetan Sand Fox Week 39:Domestic Dog Week 40: Prehistoric Canines No prior knowledge is needed in order to take this course. Feel free to jump in to whichever week as each is a new lesson!
Learning Goals
Students will learn about members of the family Canidae. An understanding of the animal’s biology, ecology, natural history, and conservation will be obtained.
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Joined January, 2021
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1085reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from The Pennsylvania State University
Hello prospective parents and guardians! My name is Greg or "Mr. G" and I'm an educator from New Jersey, U.S.A..
For over two decades I’ve had a fascination for all there is to do with the natural world and the creatures that call it home. I have worked with and cared for a multitude of species (dogs, frogs, cats, birds, rodents, lizards, snakes, turtles, hedgehogs, fish, various other wildlife, and much more!) throughout the entirety of my life as I tend to my own mini animal sanctuary, love, and work conserving/ researching animals from around the world. I have been teaching learners from over 50 countries here on Outschool since early 2021! :D
I graduated from The Pennsylvania State University where I received a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Minor in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences! My coursework in university focused on veterinary sciences, biological/natural sciences, and wildlife (Mammalogy, Ornithology, Herpetology, Conservation, and Management). I spent time as a veterinary assistant, have participated in university studies and ongoing research regarding plants and animals (invertebrates, reptiles, various flora), have worked as a fauna and flora surveyor through college and beyond. My continued research of the world around us and outreach is one of my greatest missions. I love hearing about my students' interests and knowledge and look forward to imparting my own to them as well!
My focus as an educator is fostering a love for learning, animals, and what the world has to offer past, present, and future. My teaching style is inclusive, interactive, and hands-on. I believe learning should be fun, enjoyable, and thrilling for both student and teacher. I have a variety of animals that can be incorporated in class to help get learners engaged and excited about nature and the world we live in. We need to get our next generation connected to nature and the organisms that live alongside us to pass the torch and save all that we can!
My passions apart from animals are cooking, art, conservation of the planet, and outdoor activities such as hiking and animal surveying.
I absolutely adore what I do and I'm so excited to meet and teach your learner! Thanks for stopping by and remember... never stop learning!
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Ages: 8-13
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