Endangered Animals
Each week discover fun facts about amazing animals at risk for extinction.
Krystal Smith
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(142)
Rising Star
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Over the last 50 years, North America has lost 3 billion birds. One billion crabs disappeared over the last 2 years from the Bering Sea. Puerto Rico reported a 98% decline in ground insects over 35 years. Populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, sharks, and reef-building corals continue to collapse around the world. We are losing biodiversity and some species are being lost before they can even be described. There are more than 41,000 known species of plants and animals that are currently at risk of extinction. Many of these species are small populations in remote locations. Many of us will never have an opportunity to visit the forests of Indonesia to see the Javan Rhinoceros, or the Blue-throated Macaw flying wild through Bolivia. The purpose of this class is to give students an opportunity to learn about these animals before they disappear and to foster a love for biodiversity. Each class will introduce an at-risk animal species from all over the world. We look at all animal groups from corals to mammals. Students will learn about their life history, interesting facts, threats, and any conservation management plans for the species listed as Vulnerable, Endangered, and Critically Endangered. Occasionally we also look at the success stories of animals that have been previously on the endangered list but have since been de-listed. This class is ongoing and students are welcome to join at any time. Class Schedule Dec 29 - Jan 4 Indian Vulture Jan 5 - Jan 11 San Joaquin kit fox Jan 12 - Jan 18 Andean Cat Jan 19 - Jan 25 Lemur Leaf Frog Jan 26 - Feb 1 Wild Camel Feb 2 - Feb 8 Borneo Bay Cat Feb 9 - Feb 15 Northern white rhinoceros Feb 16 - Feb 22 Tri-spine Horseshoe crab Feb 23 - Mar 1 Etiopian Wolf Mar 2 - Mar 8 Orange-bellied parrot Mar 9 - Mar 15 Desert bighorn sheep Mar 16 - Mar 22 Mississippi sandhill crane Mar 23 - Mar 29 Jamaican rock iguana Mar 30 - Apr 5 Flat-headed cat Apr 6 - Apr 12 Mokohinau stag beetle Apr 13 - Apr 19 Asian Elephant Apr 20 - Apr 26 Nashville crayfish Apr 27 - May 3 Tonkin Snub-Nosed Monkey May 4 - May 10 Java sparrow May 11 - May 17 Siamese crocodile May 18 - May 24 Pygmy Hippopotamus May 25 - May 31 Bog Turtle Jun 1 - Jun 7 Freswater pearl mussel Jun 8 - Jun 14 Aye-Aye More animals will be listed as we go. Feel free to suggest an animal you'd like to see in class!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses video content from YouTube. All videos will be embedded into the presentation or in Outschool's classroom page.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://www.iucnredlist.org/ The International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) is the leading research organization monitoring populations.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
142reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from West Texas A&M University
Dear Parents,
I am excited to guide your students in exploring animals and nature! I hold a Master’s Degree in Science with a focus on Wildlife Biology (2019) and have taught Ornithology for six years. My passion for wildlife conservation, education, and birding drives me to inspire curiosity and a deeper understanding of the natural world. I focus on introducing students to scientific methods and research, empowering them to think critically and engage with science through observation, investigation, and discovery. My goal is to spark lifelong curiosity and foster a strong connection with nature.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 66 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-10 learners per class
