Mammals of Australia (Part 1)
In this one time introduction course, your student will learn to identify a variety of interesting mammals found in Australia!
Kristin McKnight Vargas
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(950)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Welcome to “Mammals of Australia!” Get ready for a dive into Australia’s most interesting mammals. We will cover the unique and strange mammals along with Australia’s most popular mammals. To begin, we will review what classifies a mammal and geographical information about Australia to make sure all students have a solid foundation. Then, there will be a picture walk activity to see a bit of Australia’s different landscapes. We will be reviewing six amazing animals that can be found in Australia. The animals that will be introduced are: Quoll, Platypus, Kangaroo, Echidna, Wombat and Koala. We will discuss fun facts, habitats, endangered vs. functionally extinct, food, and other fun facts! There will be time for student discussion, reactions, and questions. I will be assessing each student’s learning progress throughout the class by discussion, questioning, and activity progress. Class will be structured, but flexible to adjust to each student’s needs. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or requests. This class is an overview/introductory class to allow your student to be introduced to the wildlife of Australia. My hope is that your student will walk away ready to do their own research and see how many more interesting animals that they can find.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to classify and identify mammals.
Students will be able to identify Australia on a map and express interesting facts about Australia’s habitats.
Students will be able to recognize and identify a variety of mammals native to Australia.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
950reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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. Outside of Outschool, I am a business owner and I was a horse riding instructor. My philosophy of teaching is not just imparting knowledge to the learner. Instead, I believe that it more important to inspire learners to love learning, while imparting new knowledge. It is the love of learning that will drive a person to grow, succeed, and inspire others. My classroom is a safe place for all learners of all abilities. I am very experienced in accommodating the needs and preferences of each learner. As a teacher, it is my job to make sure that all students are learning, encouraged, and successful in my classroom. As a teacher, I have taught all classroom subjects, therefore, I have a variety of class options. My focus is on literature, life skills, nature, history, and geography. Beyond teaching, some of my personal passions include horseback riding (English and Western styles), reading, playing guitar, dancing, training dogs, learning new languages, and traveling. What is your learner’s passion? I love to be able to incorporate students' interests into their learning experience. I am always open to hearing your feedback, ideas, and preferences. I hope to see your learner(s) soon!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 285 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-9 learners per class
