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Interesting Mammals of the World! (Multi-Day)

This series of live classes will present an overview of all kinds of amazing, unique animals all around the world. Students will be able to do their own research, create a project and share with their classmates.
Kristin McKnight Vargas
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(951)
Class

What's included

8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. They have the option to create their own project, respond to discussion, and complete Quizlet activities.
Assessment
There will be an opportunity for students to create their own project about a mammal of their choice. This project can be presented by posting it onto the class page. Some students may want to present their project live, since the classes are so full of content, there would not be time during the class. So, to give students the opportunity to present live with their classmates, I will allow the 8th class to extend past the 45 minute scheduled time. All students who would like to live present their project will have the opportunity and all students who would like to listen will also be able to do that.

Class Experience

This is a series of live classes where students will be able to learn about interesting mammals all around the world. These lessons will have 10 mammals in each lesson. There are eight 50 minute lessons (80 animals total). Seven of the eight lessons will each be assigned a continent, from which we will learn about mammals that reside there (integrating continent geography into the lesson). The students will learn about the mammals themselves, and they will also learn about subjects such as endangered, extinct, vulnerable, habitat loss, conservation, climate, camouflage, geography, etc. There will be an opportunity for students to create their own project about a mammal of their choice. This project can be presented by posting it onto the class page. Some students may want to present their project live, since the classes are so full of content, there would not be time during the class. So, to give students the opportunity to present live with their classmates, I will allow the 8th class to extend past the 45 minute scheduled time. All students who would like to live present their project will have the opportunity and all students who would like to listen will also be able to do that. Each week, there will be a discussion question or a Quizlet activity that the students can be involved in on the classroom page. I will stay responsive to the classroom discussions.

Lesson 1: Mixture of different mammals
-Tarsier, Black and White Ruffed Lemur, Saiga Antelope, Aardvark, Giant Anteater, Sand Cat, Caracal Lynx, Spotted Hyena, Three-Toed Sloth, and Jaguarundi
Lesson 2: Africa (three mammals from this class are also found in my one time Mammals of Africa class)
-Aardwolf, African Lion, Honey Badger, Cheetah, Kudu, Warthog, African Wild Dog, Black Rhino, Giraffe, and Colobus Monkey
Lesson 3: South America
-Southern Pudu, Capybara, Maned Wolf, Guanaco, Pink Fairy Armadillo, Silky Anteater, Golden Lion Tamarin, South American Gray Fox, Jaguar, and Black-Capped Capuchin Monkey
Lesson 4: Australia
-Sugar Glider, Tree Kangaroo, Humpback Whale, Platypus, Koala, Feathertail Glider, Numbat, Bilby, Quokka, and Thylacine (Tasmanian tiger)
Lesson 5: North America
-Arctic Fox, Polar Bear, Black Footed Ferret, Prairie Dog, Pronghorn, Bobcat, Yucatan Black Howler Monkey, Wolverine, Red Fox, and Moose
Lesson 6: Asia
-Snow Leopard, Indian (Malabar) Giant Squirrel, Asian Elephants, Malayan Tapir, Pygmy Slow Loris, Dhole, Red-Shanked Douc Langur, Dusty Leaf Monkey, Gaur, and Banded Linsang
Lesson 7: Antarctica 
-Orca, Hourglass Dolphin, Leopard Seal, Weddell Seal, Sperm Whale, Southern Elephant Seal, Crabeater Seal, Minke Whale, Blue Whale, and Sei Whale
Lesson 8: Europe
-European Hedgehog, Raccoon Dog, Pine Martin, European Badger, European Mink, Iberean Lynx, Mouflon, European Hamster, European bison (Winsent), and Fallow Deer 

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.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
When defining a mammal, we mention that typically mammals have live young and do not lay eggs (except for a few exceptions). I do not go into further detail about this. I do not talk about mating. If a student does, due to the ages, I will kindly try to change the subject.
Supply List
They will have the option of 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 a poster, drawing, etc.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Quizlet
Joined March, 2020
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951reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Hello and welcome!
I'm Kristin, and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to meet your learner(s)! I am a certified teacher with a B.S. Ed. in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. With years of experience teaching both in the classroom and online, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to my teaching.

In addition to teaching, I'm a business owner and have a background as a horseback riding instructor, which adds a unique perspective to my approach. My teaching philosophy centers around not just imparting knowledge, but inspiring a love of learning. I believe that when learners develop a genuine curiosity, they are motivated to grow, succeed, and eventually inspire others.

I create a classroom environment that is safe, inclusive, and supportive of all learners, regardless of their abilities. I'm experienced in tailoring lessons to meet individual needs and learning preferences, ensuring that every student feels confident and engaged. My teaching covers a broad range of subjects, with a particular focus on literature, life skills, nature, history, and geography.

Outside of the classroom, I have a variety of personal passions: horseback riding (both English and Western styles), reading, playing guitar, dancing, dog training, learning new languages, and exploring the world through travel. I love incorporating students' passions into their learning journey and am always open to hearing feedback, ideas, and preferences to make the learning experience even more meaningful.

What is your learner’s passion? I can’t wait to help them discover new interests and grow in their education. I look forward to meeting your learner(s) soon!

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$30

weekly
2x per week, 4 weeks
50 min

Completed by 59 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-9 learners per class

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