What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Additional resources (videos etc.) will be posted in the classroom after the live session ends to help further your study of the species introduced in class -- students are encouraged to view these and continue to use the classroom board to ask additional questions.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
>>>PLEASE READ BEFORE ENROLLING: 1. The live portion of this class is an hour-long, fast-paced, lecture-based multimedia presentation, with limited Q&A breaks as time permits -- you know your learner(s) best, so please consider if the session length and format is a good fit for them. 2. Yes, I am a scientist and always teach from the perspective of evolutionary biology.<<< In this special seasonal session we will check out some animals with pretty Valentine's Day colors -- reds and pinks. ;) We will also learn a bit about how these animals make those cool colors! The live session will consist of a narrated slide show with multimedia content, with opportunities to ask questions as time permits; meanwhile, the classroom board can be utilized before and after class to engage in open discussion about the topic. Additional resources about both the animals and the color science will also be posted in the classroom after the live session ends! Also, just FYI: I like using my Cool Science Words and exposing children of all ages to proper scientific terminology and nomenclature. I believe it's never too early for children to hear us using our "grownup" vocabulary. (That being said, of course I define these words when they first come up, and will provide supplementary vocabulary sheets in classes with a lot of subject-specific terminology.)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All my zoology classes are open to discussing animal anatomy, including the reproductive system, and natural behaviors and bodily functions, including predation and mating, using proper scientific terms!
Supply List
Any supplementary lesson materials will be provided for free via the classroom, either as downloadable printables/files or links to online resources (web pages, videos, articles, etc.).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Lindenwood University
Master's Degree in Science from American Public University
I am a zoologist who enjoys sharing my love of the animal kingdom with lifelong learners of all ages through various education and outreach activities both online and off.
I also have nearly two decades experience as a home education advocate, including homeschooling my own children from preschool through high school. I am a big proponent of flexible learning, individualized education, and supporting fellow neurodiverse learners, so please don't hesitate to reach out to me with requests for accommodations or additional resources. We all learn in our own way and time, but everyone should have the chance to learn about how cool animals are!
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-6 learners per class