Interesting Mammals of the World! (FLEX)
Kristin McKnight Vargas
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(949)
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).
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...
8 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lesson 1We 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 2Lesson 2This 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.Week 2Lesson 3Lesson 3This 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 4Lesson 4This 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).Week 3Lesson 5Lesson 5This week, we will focus on the continent of North America. The mammals that we will review in this lesson are: Arctic Fox, Polar Bear, Black-Footed Ferret, Prairie Dog, Pronghorn, Bobcat, Yucatan Black Howler Monkey, Wolverine, Red Fox, and Moose.Lesson 6Lesson 6This week, we will focus on the continent of Asia. The mammals that we will review in this lesson are: Snow Leopard, Indian (Malabar) Giant Squirrel, Asian Elephants, Malayan Tapir (Asian Tapir), Pygmy Slow Loris, Dhole, Red-Shanked Doug Langur, Dusty Leaf Monkey, Gaur, and Banded Linsang.Week 4Lesson 7Lesson 7This week, we will focus on the continent of Antarctica. The mammals that we will review in this lesson are: Orca, Hourglass Dolphin, Leopard Seal, Weddell Seal, Sperm Whale, Southern Elephant Seals, Crabeater Seals, Minke Whale, Blue Whale, and Sei Whale.Lesson 8Lesson 8This week, we will focus on the continent of Europe. The mammals that we will review in this lesson are: European Hedgehog, Raccoon Dog, Pine Marten, European Badger, European Mink, Iberian Lynx, Mouflon, European Hamster, European Bison (Winsent), and Fallow Deer.
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.
Homework Offered
This is an interactive flexible schedule class, so they will have discussions, a project to complete, videos to watch, and Quizlet games.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
All of the interactive elements mentioned above will be ways that I can engage and monitor the students’ learning.Grades Offered
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.
When defining a mammal, I explain that typically mammals have live young, not eggs (with the exception of a couple mammals).
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(949)
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....
Self-Paced Class
$17
weekly or $65 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
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Completed by 40 learners
Ages: 7-12
