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Future Zoologists Club | Learn About a New Group of Animals Each Week | 8-11

Each week in this ongoing zoology class, we will explore a new group of animals. We will investigate their range, habitat, diet, adaptations, taxonomy, and other amazing fun facts. The perfect STEM class for animal-lovers! #academic
Sarah Skebba
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1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
This class is perfect for kids who love animals! We will learn about dozens for wildlife species and learners will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and connect with other like-minded learners. I will occasionally bring one of my live animals to class!

Each week, we will explore a new group of animals, including different types of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. Using incredible photos, GIFs, and videos, we will learn about their natural history, including their diet, habitat, range, unique adaptations, behaviors, and a plethora of fun facts. We will discuss similarities and differences between members of the taxonomic group and explore any environmental threats the groups is facing. Each class will be guided by a Google Slide presentation and will include opportunities for learners to share their knowledge, ask questions, and interact with other learners. 

Your learner is sure to leave this classes feeling even more connected to wildlife and nature than they did before!

2025:
Week of January 6: Cobras & Mambas (repeated topic from 10/2023)

2024:
Week of December 30: Parrots (No Tuesday or Wednesday classes)
Week of December 23: NO CLASSES
Week of December 16: Squirrels (repeated topic from 5/2023)
Week of December 9: World's Largest Snakes
Week of December 2: Equine
Week of November 25: Snow Leopards
Week of November 18: Rodents (repeated topic from 11/2022)
Week of November 11: Wolves
Week of November 4: Turtles & Tortoises (repeated topic from 1/2023)
Week of October 28: Bats (repeated topic from 6/2023)
Week of October 21: Puffins
Week of October 14: Tigers
Week of October 7: Octopuses
Week of September 30: Green Sea Turtle
Week of September 23: Monotremes
Week of September 16: Komodo Dragons
Week of September 9: Beach Birds
Week of September 2: NO CLASSES
Week of August 26: Walruses
Week of August 19: Otters
Week of August 12: Stingrays
Week of August 5: Bugs That Sing
Week of July 29: Giraffes
Week of July 22: NO CLASSES
Week of July 15: Orangutans
Week of July 8: Koalas
Week of July 1: Animals of the Galapagos Islands
Week of June 24: Polar Bears
Week of June 17: Invasive Species
Week of June 10: Woodpeckers
Week of June 3: Animals that Glide
Week of May 27: Jaguars
Week of May 20: Corals
Week of May 13: Snails & Slugs
Week of May 6: Sloths
Week of April 29: Pelicans
Week of April 22: Mutualistic Partnerships
Week of April 15: Rattlesnakes
Week of April 8: Hornbills
Week of April 1: Rhinoceroses
Week of March 27: Birds of Paradise
Week of March 20: Garden Bugs
Week of March 13: Toucans
Week of March 4: Geckos
Week of February 26: Salamanders
Week of February 19: Echinoderms (sea stars, urchins, etc.)
Week of February 12: NO CLASSES
Week of February 5: Earthworms
Week of January 29: Scorpionfish
Week of January 22: Requiem Sharks
Week of January 15: Super-Sized Animals
Week of January 8: Filter Feeders
Week of January 1: Chameleons

2023
Week of December 25: Winter Animals 
Week of December 18: Antelopes
Week of December 11: Deer Family
Week of December 4: Owls
Week of November 27: Scorpions
Week of November 20: Small Sharks (Part 2)
Week of November 13: Small Sharks (Part 1)
Week of November 6: Great Apes
Week of October 30: Lemurs
Week of October 23: Hummingbirds
Week of October 16: Iguanas
Week of October 9: Albatrosses
Week of October 2: Cobras & Mambas
Week of September 25: Hippos
Week of September 18: Jellyfish
Week of September 11: Frogs
Week of September 4: Crocodiles
Week of August 28: Elephants
Week of August 21: Eels
Week of August 14: Flamingos
Week of August 7: Bivalve Mollusks (Scallops, Clams, Mussels) 
Week of July 31: Crabs & Hermit Crabs
Week of July 24: Red panda
Week of July 17: Ratites (Ostriches, Emus, Etc.)
Week of July 10: Cats from the Americas
Week of July 3: Waterfowl Pt. 2
Week of June 26: Eagles
Week of June 19: Waterfowl
Week of June 12: Bats
Week of June 5: Sea snakes
Week of May 29: Squirrels
Week of May 22: Parrots
Week of May 15: Nudibranchs
Week of May 8: Marsupials
Week of May 1: Weasel family
Week of April 24: Prickly animals
Week of April 17: Cephalopods
Week of April 10: Ants
Week of April 3: Penguins
Week of March 27: Arachnids
Week of March 20: Deep Sea
Week of March 13: Rainforest Mammals
Week of March 6: Desert Reptiles
Week of February 27: Amphibians
Week of February 20: Bears
Week of February 13: Songbirds
Week of February 6: Bioluminescent Animals
Week of January 30: Birds of Prey
Week of January 23: Primates
Week of January 16: Snakes Pt. 2
Week of January 9: Snakes
Week of January 2: Turtles & Tortoises
Week of December 26: NO CLASS
Week of December 19: Seahorse Family
Week of December 12: Bees & Wasps
Week of December 5: Racoon Family
Week of November 28: Rodents
Week of November 21: Coral Reef Animals
Week of November 14: Hoofed Animals
Week of November 7: Butterflies & Moths
Week of October 31: Rabbits & Hares 
Week of October 24: Rainforest Reptiles
Week of October 17: Canines
Week of October 10: Felines
Learning Goals
Learners will be familiar with basic natural history information regarding various animal groups.
Learners will feel connected to wildlife and nature.
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Other Details

Parental Guidance
We will be using a Google Slide presentation in this class. This will take place via screenshare, so you do not need to have an account or set anything up on your part! We will use the presentation to explore photos and videos.
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Joined February, 2021
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Bachelor's Degree in Science from Arizona State University
Read below to learn about my courses, background, and policies. 


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Hi there!

My name is Sarah and I am so excited to explore wildlife, science, and conservation with your learner. I was born and raised in the Metroparks of Ohio, but I currently call the Sonoran Desert of Arizona my home. 

I have had a strong love for wildlife and nature for my whole life and have built my career around it. In 2017, I graduated cum laude from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Conservation Biology and Ecology. I am a Certified Environmental Educator in Arizona and a Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association for Interpretation.

After college, I worked on several wildlife studies in the field studying species like the western diamondback rattlesnake, spectacled rattlesnakes, and Bahamian rock iguanas. I gained experience as an informal educator developing programs for schools and homeschool students at the Phoenix Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, South Mountain Environmental Education Center, and SeaLife Aquarium. 

At the start of COVID, I founded an organization that creates wildlife and conservation STEM resources for K-8 students, including a science curriculum program that teaches core science subjects with an engaging animal twist. 

My greatest objective as an educator is to make science FUN. My classes cover important science topics while using wildlife and nature as our driving forces. 

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I offer a series of one-time, multi-day, and ongoing classes. Please feel free to request one-time classes if you do not see a session posted. 

One-time classes and multi-day classes always include a live animal. Please check class descriptions for ongoing classes. 

Refund policy: 
~~For one-time classes: Please message me at least 48 hours in advance to find another available session.
~~For ongoing classes: Please request a refund by messaging me at least 48 hours before the session begins. Refunds will not be offered if class is sold out as I cannot fill the spot of your learner.
~~One-on-one classes: Please reach out to reschedule at least one week in advance.

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Completed by 212 learners
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Ages: 8-11
2-10 learners per class

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