Discover Steve Irwin
In this 7 week class based on the “Who Was” books, we will take a look at the life and adventures of Steve Irwin, learn about the amazing crocodile, explore different animal species around the world, learn the history of zoos, and learn about animal conservation. #academic
What's included
7 live meetings
5 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Steve Irwin was a legendary figure who wowed the world with his passion and devotion to crocodiles, poisonous snakes, and preserving natural wildlife. In this class, we will learn about the history of Australia and Steve Irwin, using the "Who Was Steve Irwin" by Dina Anastasio as a basis for our studies. It is not required to have this book for class, but some learners may find it useful to read along with each lesson. In this 7 week class, we will learn: Class 1 - Steve's childhood - his parents passion for animals, building the Beerwah Reptile Park Class 2 - A look at crocodiles, reptiles, and other animals found in Australia Class 3 - Learning to catch and relocate crocodiles Class 4 - Meeting Terri; Filming the pilot for The Crocodile Hunter Class 5 - The world meets the Crocodile Hunter; The different tv shows; The Zoo expands Class 6 - Steve's unfortunate accident; How the world mourned his loss Class 7 - How his family carries on with Steve's legacy with the Wildlife Warrior and the Australian Zoo; Students will close out the class with a Kahoot trivia game on different animals For information on my other courses, please check out my course catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10WtnUIRwVRw7Awo6FskitgUKeNUjuAvf/view
Learning Goals
Students will learn about Steve Irwin's life, mission for conservation and education of animals and wildlife, and learn about some of the unique animals found in Australia.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There may be some Youtube videos that are seen during this class. I will share my screen and learners will not need to access them on their own. Students will play a Kahoot game on the last day of class. They will be provided the game link and access code.
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
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Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week, 7 weeks
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-6 learners per class