Insects 101 (and Spiders): Interactive Unit Study With Hands-On Activities
In this 8-week unit study, students will discover and explore various topics such as insects and arachnids with a hands-on activity or experiment with every lesson!
Kristi Given, M.S.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(121)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Welcome to Arthrodpods Unit Study 1! This is a unit study course and covers various topics in arthropods. This is perfect for students who are being introduced to the topic, need a refresher course, or students who are studying arthropods in school or a homeschool curriculum. This course offers short PowerPoint presentations about the topic each week and follows with a hands-on activity. There is minimal work to be done outside of the classroom. For example, the first week we will be designing a bug vacuum and students are encouraged to try it out and find some bugs after class. All of my classes are taught with an interactive approach. I believe that if students, and adults, are able to experience the concept by working with it hands-on they are able to understand it and apply it. In my classes, you will find students working on an activity or experiment, making predictions, and re-designing their experiment to test it out again. My goal is to make learning fun for all ages! Topics: Week one- Introduction and bug vacuums Week two-They are invertebrates Week three- Lifecycles Week four- Exoskeletons Week five- Lightning bugs and bioluminescence Week six- Lots of eyes Week seven-Arachnids (not to be confused with insects): spiderwebs Week eight- Building an insect house
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents may need to help students with scissors or putting together some of the activities.
Supply List
Materials will be posted in the classroom each week.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined January, 2021
4.9
121reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from Green Mountain College
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Washington College
Education:
B.A. - Environmental Studies
B.A. - Sociology
M.S.- Resilient and Sustainable Communities
Background:
I have over 7 years of experience in developing and teaching environmental science topics. I have worked in community settings, non-profit organizations, schools, daycares and early learning centers, and on-line settings with schools. I currently own my own business where I develop and deliver in-person science programs for local organizations, schools, nursing homes, and early learning centers. Reviews
Live Group Class
$88
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-8 learners per class
