Exploring Insects! One Week, Self-Paced Class
In this one week self-paced class, we will take 5 days to learn about different types of insects and how beneficial they are to us.
Kelsey Thornton
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(657)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. There will be small craft projects due at the end of each day's lesson. Learners are to share their projects on the classroom page, and respond to other learners’ work, too. Learners will also need to respond to questions each week sent by the teacher on the classroom page. There will also be a scavenger hunt that will need to be done by the end of the class time.Assessment
There will be feedback on projects and scavenger hunts.Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner Level
For this one week self-paced class, we will be learning about different types of insects that we know, and maybe some we do not know. We will also learn why some insects are beneficial to us on Earth. We will also be creating fun insect projects each lesson.For interaction during our time together, there will be an insect scavenger hunt to look for some of the insects we will be talking about during the week. **First-time Outschool learners get $20 credit towards this class using code KELSEYT2020 at checkout! Lesson 1- We will learn about insects in general (qualities of insects) and pollinating insects (bees, ants, wasps, flower beetles, and moths). The project for this week will be to create a bee tube. Lesson 2- We will learn about insects that are considered garden protectors (lady bugs, praying mantis, dragonflies, and ground beetles). The project for this week will be to create a paper plate lady bug. Lesson 3- We will learn about insects that help us on Earth along with singer insects (flies, dung beetles, grasshoppers, crickets, and cicadas). We will hear different sounds of insects during this week with video examples. The project will be to create a clothespin grasshopper. Lesson 4- The final week of lessons. We will learn about other insects, with some of the annoying insects (mosquitos, termites, cockroaches). We will also talk about stick insects, and the life cycle of a butterfly. The final project will be to create your own butterfly.
Learning Goals
Learners will learn about the benefits of different insects around us.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Pollinating Insects
We will be learning about pollinating insects Lesson 2:
Garden Helper Insects
We will be learning about garden helper insects Lesson 3:
Earth Helper Insects
We will be learning about earth helpers Lesson 4:
Butterflies and other insects
We will be learning about butterflies and other insects around us. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance will be needed if using sharp objects (like scissors) for craft projects.
Supply List
There will be a printable scavenger hunt page that I will provide to learners when class begins. There will be supplies needed for each day's projects: Day 1- Empty toilet paper roll, yellow and black construction paper, googly eyes, liquid glue, scissors, markers, black pipe cleaners. Day 2- Paper plate, red paint or markers, tape, googly eyes, black construction paper, scissors, liquid glue, pipe cleaners. Day 3- Clothespin, green paint or markers, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, hot glue (with grown-up’s help), magnet. Day 4- Clothespin, Coffee filter, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, liquid glue (or hot glue with grown-up’s help), different colored markers, small spray bottle with water.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
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657reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Tennessee Teaching Certificate
I am a trained Montessori teacher who has taught lessons on insects before, especially with my one-time insects class on Outschool on multiple occasions. Reviews
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