Endangered Monarch: Mini-Seminar - Scientific Reasons for Their Decline
Cher Megasko
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(91)
In this one-time mini-seminar, students will learn the scientific reasons Monarch butterflies are at risk of extinction, and how they can become youth advocates to save them.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 8
In this class we will discuss more than habitat destruction's role in the severe decline of Monarch butterfly populations. We will look at Monarch disease and what causes it, as well as misconceptions about milkweed and the dangers of planting the wrong varieties. Students will learn why hand-raising Monarch butterflies from a caterpillar may actually contribute to the species' decline. Participants in this class should have a strong curiosity about science, and Monarch butterflies,...
Students will come away from this class with a deeper knowledge of the perfect storm of events responsible for the decline of the Monarch butterfly species. They will also be empowered to act - if they so choose - to be an advocate for Monarchs in their respective communities.
I am an active participant in several programs whose goal it is to strengthen Monarch survival rates. I have a degree in Environmental Science and am certified by the the National Wildlife Federation as an official "Monarch Steward," a certification that requires dozens of hours of classroom study as well as significant field work.
Smartphone (fully charged prior to class)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(91)
Hi there! My name is Ms Cher, and I can't wait to meet you. I love gardening, wildlife, and just about anything related to nature. I am a certified Master Gardener, a National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward, and a National Wildlife Federation...
Group Class
$30
per classMeets once
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-12 learners per class
