Inherited Vs. Acquired Traits | Animal Instincts
In this one-time STEM class, we will investigate the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits along with physical and behavioral traits. We will investigate the traits of some amazing animals along the way! #academic
Sarah Skebba
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(240)
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
In this fun and engaging lesson about inherited and acquired traits, we will explore how and why animals have certain characteristics! We will dive deep into what instincts are and break down the various types of behavioral traits animals display. We will discuss why animals have instincts, how they help animals survive in their particular ecosystem, and what instincts humans have. Then, we will do some comparisons between instincts that our domestic animals demonstrate and instincts of their close, wild relatives. We will review a variety of examples and use beautiful wildlife photographs to engage students! Throughout this lesson, students will be encouraged to work together to build hypotheses about why animals have instincts and to think critically about the instinctive behaviors of our pets! The presentation will be facilitated with Google slides and will last roughly 30-minutes with 10-minutes for questions and discussions.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to explain what instincts are and give examples.
Students will understand why animals have instincts and give examples of how they help animals stay alive.
Students will recognize instincts in domestic animals and be able to make comparisons between them and their wild counterparts.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2021
5.0
240reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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.
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~~One-on-one classes: Please reach out to reschedule at least one week in advance.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-10 learners per class
