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Explore Camouflage With Butterfly, Bog Beast, and Ms. Frizzle Too (Live Class)

New class

Ages 7-10

Live One-Time Class

In this one time class, students will learn about camouflage as we take chances and make mistakes with Mrs. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus.

Beth Cusack, B.A. Edu, M.A. U.S. History

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(16 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

3-6 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Beginning with story time, I will read "The Magic School Bus with the Butterfly and the Bog Beast: A book about Butterfly Camouflage." Then with a mimicry and camouflage video clip before we examine the science of animal camouflage. We will discuss what camouflage is and why it is important. The students will then create their own camouflage butterflies using cardstock paper, tissue paper, construction paper or other craft items you may have on hand. PDFs will be provided before class.  Finally, I will provide a Can You Find the Camouflaged Animal enrichment activity for after class to continue the study of animal camouflage. This is a great introduction into animal camouflage, or a good review, for anyone who needs it.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Scissors will be used to make the butterfly during this activity.

Supply List

printed PDF (I will send these out before class.) 
Paper and pencil 
Cardstock paper /construction paper 
Tissue Paper or colored cellophane 
Scissors 
Tape or Glue 
Other various craft items you have around to make a butterfly

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Youtube

Sources

"The Magic School Bus with the Butterfly and the Bog Beast: A book about Butterfly Camouflage" by Scholastic Publications Youtube video clip: https://youtu.be/U1aEvHRlTxE?si=Ccl5oi7_Sm03QW1h Butterfly activity: https://youtu.be/gZokypYo2Gg?si=5yVQHylMkDGjSqqZ Enrichment activity: https://youtu.be/kGZX1_Zy-74?si=F9NuK2WBaJKge-sP

Meet the teacher

Beth Cusack, B.A. Edu, M.A. U.S. History

Joined October, 2022

4.9

16reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Teaching Certificates

Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in History from University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Dallas

Hello from Texas! Although I am currently residing in Texas, we move quite often and that has allowed me to have many different types of career experiences. I have tutored privately and through well-known organizations; taught in the public school classroom setting with a self-contained classroom (including 4th grade and Texas History); substituted and interned in private school classroom settings; instructed at the community college level (History); assisted with museum operations; and homeschooled my three munchkins. I have worked with early education all the way up to the community college level. My Bachelors is in childhood education with a Master's in American History.