Guess That Sound! Animals of Australia
In this one-time class we will explore animals of the Outback, identify 6 states and 2 territories of Australia, and play "Guess that Sound!"
Ms. Tatiana
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(78)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Students will explore 4 interesting and unusual animals who call the Outback home: The Dingo, Kookaburra, Koala and Platypus! We'll review continents through an interactive slideshow, identify Australia as both a continent and a country, discuss the 6 states, 2 territories of Australia, and learn fun facts about each animal. Throughout the lesson, students will be asked many questions to encourage critical thinking and improve retention. Literacy, vocabulary and map skills are also enforced, as students follow along reading and learn new terminology. Key terms: predator, domesticated, Aboriginal, marsupial, nocturnal, monotreme, venomous, solitary After learning fun facts, we'll play "Guess That Sound!" where students take turns guessing the correct animal. To check for understanding, students will select their favorite animal and tell the class one thing they learned at the end of the lesson. Included are printable documents with animal nomenclature cards that students can read before class begins, and a color-coded map of the 8 regions so students can identify where each animal lives.
Learning Goals
-Identify Australian Continent
-Learn that Australia is both continent and country
-Identify 6 states and 2 territories of Australia
-Learn about 4 animals and the regions they live in
-Listening skills game "Guess That Sound!"
-Public Speaking as students recall and present fun facts to the class (optional)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Knowledge of "continent" "country" "state" or "region" helpful but not necessary.
Students will be asked to write in Australian Capital Territory, or ACT for younger students
Supply List
Notebook or paper and something to write with Printer (optional) - 2 printables are included: nomenclature flashcards of animal names (cutting out flashcards is optional) and color coded map of the 8 regions
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Ms. Tatiana
Joined August, 2020
4.9
78reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I'm Miss Tatiana. I am an 8th year Home-Educator as well as a Photographer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. My passions include Geography, World Cultures, Art History, Conservation and Animals!
My classes offer a Montessori-style approach to learning, which includes supporting images or video with text, and many open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking skills. Whenever possible, literacy, vocabulary, number sense, science and geography are all baked into my lessons.
My main goal in education is to make learning fun, and to foster a sense of wonder and lifelong curiosity about our world.
My experience in home-education and various homeschool cooperatives have given me the opportunity to work with children of all ages, and create fun and engaging activities that are easily absorbed. I have organized group service projects and extracurricular classes such as Art shows, Geography Fairs, STEAM workshops, LEGO Club, Green Team Recycling, and more! I am also the founder of a Multicultural Homeschool community and offer classes focused on world cultures, art and various other subjects.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-8 learners per class
