Madagascar Explorers Camp: Lemurs, Fossa, and Chameleons
Amalia Fernand, M.S. Nature/Earth Science
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,092)
There's only one island in the world where lemurs are found in the wild! Through crafts, live animals, games, and photos, students will learn about lemurs, fossas, tenrecs, & chameleons from a teacher that has actually been to Madagascar.
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Let's explore Madagascar! The fourth largest island in the world, Madagascar is located 250 miles off the coast of southeastern Africa in the Indian Ocean. The island country is about 1,000 miles long and 250 miles wide, which is similar to the size of the U.S. state of California. Did you know there are over 60 different kinds of lemurs and that Madagascar is the only place that lemurs live in the wild? Create lemur masks while viewing photos taken by the teacher in Madagascar! Discover...
Students will learn about the endemic animals of Madagascar, including the many different kinds of lemurs.
I am teaching this class because I have years of experience teaching children about lemurs in both the United States and Madagascar and am enthusiastic about sharing my passion for wildlife with students.
Simple crafts using basic art supplies can be constructed in class. Optional animal coloring sheet print-outs will also be provided. Lemur Masks Materials: ~coloring utensils ~scissors ~yarn ~hole punch ~printed masks (pdf. in classroom) Suggested: cardstock (The mask craft works best if printed on cardstock, but if you don't have cardstock, you could print it on regular paper and glue it on to a paper bag, poster-board, or thin cardboard from a cereal or cracker box).
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Scissors are recommended for the craft projects and parental guidance is required for the use of scissors.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,092)
As an international environmental educator, I have spent the last 25 years teaching kids around the world about nature. Through art projects, science experiments, games, and live animal interactions, I will guide learners to explore and discuss a...
Group Class
$42
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
4-8 learners per class
