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David Attenborough's "Our Planet" - Documentary Series Discussion
Mrs. Russell, M.S. Ed.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(365)
In this 8 week ongoing class, students will come to class weekly to discuss episodes of David Attenborough's award-winning documentary series: Our Planet.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
This class is a discussion-based format focused on each of the eight episodes of David Attenborough's "Our Planet" docu-series. David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries. Please see "Learning Goals" for specific topics to be covered each week. Class will be structured as follows: 15 min - Welcome, introductions, informal initial reactions to assigned media viewing 30 min...
Week 1: David Attenborough's Our Planet - Episode 1: One Planet, 49 min, Netflix and https://watchdocumentaries.com/, PG Witness the planet's breathtaking diversity -- from seabirds carpet-bombing the ocean to wildebeests eluding the wild dogs of the Serengeti. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 2: David Attenborough's Our Planet - Episode 2: Frozen Worlds, 53 min, Netflix and https://watchdocumentaries.com/, PG On the unforgiving frontier of climate change, polar bears, walruses, seals and penguins find their icy Edens in peril. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 3: David Attenborough's Our Planet - Episode 3: Jungles, 51 min, Netflix and https://watchdocumentaries.com/, PG Jungles and rainforests are home to an incredible variety of species like preening birds, intelligent orangutans and remarkably ambitious ants. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 4: David Attenborough's Our Planet - Episode 4: Coastal Seas, 50 min, Netflix and https://watchdocumentaries.com/, PG From fearsome sharks to lowly urchins, 90% of marine creatures live in coastal waters. Protecting these habitats is a battle humanity must win. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 5: David Attenborough's Our Planet - Episode 5: From Deserts to Grasslands, 51 min, Netflix and https://watchdocumentaries.com/, PG Cameras follow desert animals seeking sustenance, bison roaming North American grasslands and caterpillars living the good life underground. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Week 6: David Attenborough's Our Planet - Episode 6: The High Seas, 48 min, Netflix and https://watchdocumentaries.com/, PG Venture into the deep, dark and desolate oceans that are home to an abundance of beautiful - and downright strange- creatures. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 7: David Attenborough's Our Planet - Episode 7: Fresh Water, 49 min, Netflix and https://watchdocumentaries.com/, PG The need for fresh water is as strong as ever. However, the supply is becoming increasingly unpredictable for all manner of species. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 8: David Attenborough's Our Planet - Episode 8: Forests, 48 min, Netflix and https://watchdocumentaries.com/, PG Examine the fragile interdependence that exists between forests' wide variety of residents including bald eagles, hunting dogs and Siberian tigers.
Homework Offered
Students will view each episode on their own time in preparation for class. Students will also be given a "viewing guide" to be completed prior to class. This supports class discussion - students are offered an optional assignment of "taking notes" while viewing rather than completing the provided viewing guide.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Netflix (optional) Printer (also optional)
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(365)
Hello and Welcome! *Please reach out to me if there is a class you would like to request, or a specific day of the week/time of day that you need. I will always try to accommodate you!* About me: My name is Carie Beth Russell. I am the mother...
Group Class
$144
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
4-8 learners per class
