Crazy Creatures
In each week of this ongoing course we will be focusing on one Crazy Creature
David Nielsen
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(104)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Optional homework. Find something interesting to say about an animal that fascinates you.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Week 6/28 : Crazy Frogs Week 7/5: Crazy Scorpions Week 7/12: Crazy Shrimp Week 7/19: Crazy Bugs After week 4 we'll decide as a class which topics to cover Ever hear about the frog-eating bug? or wasp that can enslave spiders? Or a shrimp so loud in can knock out nearby fish with only sound? The world is filled with crazy creatures. This will be an ongoing class. Every week we'll take a look at one. We'll explore it's biology, it's role in the ecosystem and some of the things that make it unusual. We'll also set aside some time for learners to present their favorite animals so come prepared with your favorites By the way, the loud shrimp? It has one of the weirdest eyes in the animal kingdom. Come with me as take a whirlwind tour of the weird and the wacky, the crazy and the convoluted and the odd and outrageous. This is an ongoing course so if a different time or date works better please let me know. It's very simple to open up new sections.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about how animals fulfill a niche in the ecosystem. What kind of mechanical, chemical, or behavioral tools that can be used to find food, mate, defend against predators, and more.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
104reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Washington Teaching Certificate in Science
I've been a science teacher since 2015. I've taught both middle school and high school science, chemistry, biology, and physics. I thought it'd be fun to teach on Outschool because it would allow me to be more flexible with how I teach and what I cover.
Before I was a science teacher I worked as a molecular biologist. It was a rewarding experience but what I was really interested was working as a teacher. It was the best decision I could have made. I really love hanging out with my students and teaching them science. I'm looking forward teaching a broader range of things to a different kinds of kids.
My goals is to make science fun and accessible to everyone. Teaching science, interacting with students are what I enjoy doing.
I make crystals as a hobby and I'm writing a sequel to my book, Tears of the Gods: The Knight, the Shaman, and the ShadowReviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 50 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-10 learners per class
