Introduction to Sugar Gliders

Wild Animal World: Arctic Wolves

Kristen Mercurio- Science & Critical thinking

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(852)

In this one-time, 45 minute class, students will learn introductory facts about sugar gliders.

Class Experience

Topics covered in this course:
Vocabulary: marsupial, colonies, glide
Why are they called sugar gliders?
Natural habitat
Keeping them as pets
Sugar glider babies and gestation time
Size/ Weight
What they eat
Predators
Fun facts
Video (approx 2 minutes) 
Fun drawing (optional) 
Writing/ Summary activity 


Class structure:
Introductions, rules, schedule
Introduction to new vocabulary
Group interaction
Direct instruction
Question and Answer
Summaries can be done verbally or written via the chat...

Next Generation Standard: 4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, and/ or behavior.

Standards:
RI.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text/ lesson

2-LS4-1. Make observations of animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

0Paper, pencil/ marker/ pen

Meet the teacher

Kristen Mercurio- Science & Critical thinking

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(852)

I have classes pertaining to science, reading/ ELA, life skills, geography and social studies. 

However, I also teach social skills, preparing students for the workforce, anger and stress management, environmental causes, vegan and gluten-free...