In this class students will: 
Distinguish between living and nonliving things
Recognize that all living things go through stages of development, from birth to adulthood to reproducing to death
Identify and describe animal adaptations, habitats, and life cycles
Identify what living things need to survive (air, water, food, sunlight)
Recognize the diversity of life forms in the animal kingdom
Define the term "animal habitat" and describe some habitats
Identify the life sequences of some different types of insects (simple and complete metamorphosis).
Observe the behaviors of animals at different stages of their life cycle
Understand animal classifications

  I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education.  I am also a veteran homeschool mom.  I have homeschooled all of my children.  I am a big believer in adapting the course content to each students learning style.  There are three basic learning styles: auditory (hearing), visual (seeing), and tactile (touching).  In each lesson I strive to address all three learning styles.  Colorful google slides are used for visual learners, and the STEM and craft projects are ideal for tactile learners.  I look forward to seeing you in the classroom.  Mrs. Lori 

I will post PDF's and additional reading material that the students may complete after the class if they wish. I encourage all students to bring a notebook to class although it is not required. 

45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

I will send out worksheets and reading materials each week prior to class.  I also post videos and additional reading material in the classroom page.