Easy to Follow Step by Step How to Draw 16 Animals + Animal Science Activities

Would your child like to learn more about animals and how to draw them as well? This life science and directed course may be just the one you are looking for. Your students will learn science concepts and new vocabulary, while learning to draw 16 animals. 

Hello, I am Annette, a former classroom teacher and homeschool mom. Now I enjoy spending my time creating resources and turning those into classes for young learners. I am here for you if you have any questions or suggestions regarding my classes:)

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FAQs ABOUT THIS SELF-PACED CLASS:

CAN LESSONS BE COMPLETED IN ANY ORDER?

YES! While I suggest that your learner work with one group of animals at a time, for example, marine mammals, the lessons can be completed in any order at any time and last about 1 to 1 1/2 hours apiece. Animal groupings listed below.

HOW MANY WEEKS IS THIS CLASS?

I find that 4 weeks is optimal. If your learner completes one animal group a week, or 4 lessons, they will be done in 4 weeks.  However, with this self-paced format, the student is able to stack lessons and finish much sooner if they wish. On the other hand, you can space the lessons out more than 4 weeks, for example if you want to use these as a reward or a change of pace once a week. Your choice!  As mentioned in the next FAQ, however, teacher access is for 4 weeks.

HOW LONG DOES MY LEARNER HAVE ACCESS TO ME, THE TEACHER, FOR COURSE HELP?

Your learner has access to me, the teacher, for the first 4 WEEKS. For example, if your learner would like to show me their artwork for friendly feedback, or if they have questions or comments, I am available every weekday for the first 4 weeks. I will usually reply within the day, except weekends. 

I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS. HOW CAN I GET IN TOUCH?

You can contact me right here through Outschool, by starting a conversation.

**A VERY SPECIAL NOTE... this course is an amazing value and was very carefully put together for your learners.  Collectively, the course took me over 300 hours to assemble! I know, I can't believe it myself! I do have to say I enjoyed every minute of preparation as I love both life science and art. As for the financial value to you, I teach live animal science/art classes at a cost of $14 or more for each one, but with this course the per class cost comes out to much, much less.
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COURSE SYLLABUS

GROUP 1 MAMMALS

Lesson 1:  Sloth
Lesson 2:  Kangaroo
Lesson 3:  Red Panda
Lesson 4:  Beaver

GROUP 2 REPTILES/AMPHIBIAN

Lesson 5:    Axolotl Salamander
Lesson 6:    Alligator
Lesson 7:    Sea Turtle
Lesson 8:    Komodo Dragon

GROUP 3  MARINE MAMMALS
Lesson 9:    Blue Whale
Lesson 10:   Dolphin
Lesson 11:    Walrus
Lesson 12:    Sea Otter

GROUP 4 BIRDS
Lesson 13:   Flamingo
Lesson 14:   Snowy Owl
Lesson 15:   Turkey
Lesson 16:   Emperor Penguin
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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FOR EACH LESSON:

1. Video narrated by me, all about the featured animal, including where they are from on the globe, as well as facts about their behavior, habitat, conservation and more.  Students can follow along with their very own booklets that go with the video.

2. Suggested related videos so learners can see the animal in action, learn more about them and prepare the student for the drawing portion of the lesson.

3. Step-by-step video directed drawing lesson narrated by me. 

4. Self-directed bingo game with printable prizes.

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ALSO INCLUDED PRINTABLE OPTIONS TO ENHANCE STUDENT LESSON/COURSE EXPERIENCE (attached to lessons)

1. Explorer Passport card for students to keep track of which lessons they have completed

2. Individual Animal Achievement certificates attached to each lesson color or black and white

3. Entire course (16 animal lessons) color certificate for completion of course- Certificate attached to each lesson, but you only need to print one.

4. Follow-along booklets that go with the "5 Fabulous Facts" video for each animal

5. Art maps that go with each animal for future fun!

6. Featured animal color page for each animal to help with learner differentiation or preference

7. Cut and paste habitat elements that go with each animal

8. Bingo card for each group of animals (There are 4 groups of 4 animals in this course: Land Mammals, Reptiles/Amphibian, Marine Mammals and Birds) The bingo cards are attached to each lesson, however, you only need to print one for each "group". On the bingo card, learners can choose from many animal related tasks. When they have completed 4 in a row, whether going up, sideways or diagonal, they have earned a prize!

9. Bingo prize for each group of animals, see #8. Prizes are attached to each lesson, however, you only need to print one prize for each group as they are the same. For example, the printable prize for getting 4-in-a-row on the Marine Mammal bingo card is a Polar Bear art lesson, and it is attached to each of the marine mammal lessons for convenience.
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***STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY :

***For students who may have trouble drawing but would really like to participate in the class and learn about these animals, there is also a coloring page option (a printable black and white master of the featured animal that students can color and cut out, as well as a cut-and-paste habitat accessories page to use for the habitat). 

***Lessons are all narrated by me and do not require reading skills. Students who have difficulty reading may need some help reading the bingo card.

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WHAT PARENTS HAVE TO SAY about my directed draw & science classes:  

Such an awesome and rich class! I was just sharing with some parent friends how wonderful this class was, so now I’ll share with you! This class checks so many boxes for little animal lovers who love to draw! Miss Annette made it so fun! She had bingo, five interesting facts about each creature, a cool YouTube video for each one, certificates and info sheets you could download. She also gave incredible instructions on drawing each animal with tips they can carry with them throughout other projects! Thank you!

-Amanda

My daughter really enjoyed the class.  She enjoyed the flexible schedule.   She absolutely loved watching all the videos.

-Angela

Great Class!  Ms. Annette is wonderful and very patient with my daughter and she loved the class.  Will be looking to book for classes with Ms. Annette.  

-Nancy

Fun class and educational

-William