Interesting Mammals of the World! (FLEX)
This interactive flexible schedule class will present information about all kinds of amazing, unique animals all around the world! Students will be able to do their own research, create projects and share with their classmates (optional).
Kristin McKnight Vargas
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(950)
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. This is an interactive flexible schedule class, so they will have discussions, a project to complete, videos to watch, and Quizlet games.Assessment
All of the interactive elements mentioned above will be ways that I can engage and monitor the students’ learning.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
This is a interactive flexible schedule class where students will be able to learn about interesting mammals all around the world. There will be two lesson videos posted each week which can be watched whenever is convenient for the student. These video lessons will have 10 mammals in each lesson (20 mammals per week, 80 mammals total). Seven of the eight video lessons will each be assigned a continent, from which we will learn about mammals that reside there (integrating continent geography into the lesson). During the videos there will be fun pop up questions to keep the video interactive and allow the students to be engaged in learning. The students will not only learn about the mammals themselves, but they will also learn about subjects such as endangered, extinct, vulnerable, habitat loss, conservation, climate, camouflage, etc. On our classroom page, there will be a flow of discussion questions that the students will be able to participate in. There will be also fun Quizlet activities that will allow each student to continue to practice their new knowledge. During these four weeks, the students will be working on their own project (optional). They will be able to choose a mammal in the world that they would like to do research on and create a research project (optional). I will be actively engaging with the students throughout the four weeks. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or requests.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to...
-define a mammal
-know a variety of terms such as, endangered, functionally extinct, extinct, camouflage, conservation, deforestation, etc.
-create their own project showcasing a mammal that they choose.
-know how to do their own research about a mammal
-know about many mammals all over the world.
-identify the seven continents of the world.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Lesson 1
We will start out by reviewing the definition of a mammal and the traits that they share. The mammals that we will review in this lesson are: Tarsier, Black and White Ruffed Lemur, Saga Antelope, Aardvark, Giant Anteater, Sand Cat, Caracal Lynx, Spotted Hyena, Three-Toed Sloth, and Jaguarundi. Lesson 2:
Lesson 2
This week, we will focus on the continent of Africa. The mammals that we will review in this lesson are: Aardwolf, African Lion, Honey Badger, Cheetah, Kudu (Greater Kudu), Warthog, African Wild Dog, Black Rhino, Giraffe, and Colobus Monkey. Lesson 3:
Lesson 3
This week, we will focus on the continent of South America. The mammals that we will review in this lesson are: Southern Pudu, Capybara, Maned Wolf, Guanaco, Pink Fairy Armadillo, Silky Anteater, Golden Lion Tamarin, South American Gray Fox, Jaguar, and Black-Capped Capuchin. Lesson 4:
Lesson 4
This week, we will focus on the continent of Australia. The mammals that we will review in this lesson are: Sugar Glider, Tree Kangaroo, Humpback Whale, Platypus, Koala, Feathertail Glider, Numbat, Billy, Quokka, and Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger). Other Details
Parental Guidance
When defining a mammal, I explain that typically mammals have live young, not eggs (with the exception of a couple mammals).
Supply List
They will be creating their own project about a mammals, but the way they want to go about this will be flexible with what materials that they want to use. They could create it totally online with a PowerPoint or they could create a poster, drawing, etc.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
950reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Welcome! My name is Kristin, and I am so excited to meet your learner(s)! I am a certified teacher with a B.S. Ed. in Early Childhood Education and in Special Education. I have many years of both classroom teaching and online teaching experience. Outside of Outschool, I am a business owner and I was a horse riding instructor. My philosophy of teaching is not just imparting knowledge to the learner. Instead, I believe that it more important to inspire learners to love learning, while imparting new knowledge. It is the love of learning that will drive a person to grow, succeed, and inspire others. My classroom is a safe place for all learners of all abilities. I am very experienced in accommodating the needs and preferences of each learner. As a teacher, it is my job to make sure that all students are learning, encouraged, and successful in my classroom. As a teacher, I have taught all classroom subjects, therefore, I have a variety of class options. My focus is on literature, life skills, nature, history, and geography. Beyond teaching, some of my personal passions include horseback riding (English and Western styles), reading, playing guitar, dancing, training dogs, learning new languages, and traveling. What is your learner’s passion? I love to be able to incorporate students' interests into their learning experience. I am always open to hearing your feedback, ideas, and preferences. I hope to see your learner(s) soon!Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$17
weekly or $65 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 7-12
