Learn About Coatis for World Coati Day! (Ages 13-18)
Get ready to celebrate World Coati Day by learning some fun facts about these cool critters (also offered by request year-round). [animals, zoology, conservation biology]
Animalia Mania Zoology with Deniz M. (M.S., M.A.)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(823)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Additional resources are posted to the classroom after the live session for learners interested in exploring the topic more.Class Experience
>>>PLEASE READ BEFORE ENROLLING: The live portion of this class is a half hour-long, lecture-based presentation, with Q&A at the end -- you know your learner(s) best, so please consider if the session length and format is a good fit for them.<<< World Coati Day is on December 3rd! This annual event celebrates the four living species of coatis (Nasua and Nasuella spp.), aka coatimundis, raccoon relatives all native to the Americas. Unfortunately, one species is already recognized as endangered, while the other three are experiencing population declines and conservation concerns as well. Join in to learn what makes these animals so special, why they are under threat, and what you can do to help! These 1/2 hour live informational sessions will consist of primarily of multimedia content accompanied by lecture and Q&A, and will be followed by additional free resources posted to the classroom board.
Learning Goals
World Coati Day information, basic zoology and conservation status of coatis
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All my zoology classes are open to discussing animal anatomy, including the reproductive system, and natural behaviors and bodily functions, including predation and mating.
Online resources: Class slides and board posts link to information on the World Coati Day site, the IUCN Red List, Wikipedia, and YouTube, and learners with specific questions may be directed to additional information on pre-screened topic-related pages (e.g., a government wildlife department site or zoological database). No online account signups are required.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2019
4.9
823reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Lindenwood University
Master's Degree in Science from American Public University
I am a real-life zoologist who enjoys sharing my love of the animal kingdom with lifelong learners of all ages. I also have broad expertise in both conservation biology and mammalogy, and one of my current research projects is focused on investigating the historical visual record of coatis in both the Americas and Europe.
I also have two decades experience as a home education advocate, including homeschooling my own children from preschool through high school. I am a big proponent of flexible learning, individualized education, and supporting fellow neurodiverse learners, so please don't hesitate to reach out to me with requests for accommodations or additional resources. We all learn in our own way and time, but everyone should have the chance to learn about how cool animals are! 😎Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class
