Monotremes (Egg-Laying Mammals) - Taxonomy Tales (Zoology)
Allie Wilson, MAT
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(301)
In this class, we'll learn about platypus and echidnas, the misfit mammals that break all the rules!
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Taxonomy Tales is a new series covering major categories of life on earth--from mollusks to cetaceans to marsupials, we will learn them all! These classes can be taken in any order. This class explores the order "Monotremata", which includes just five species that don't quite fit in with any other animal groups! In this class, we will study all five of these species: 1) Platypus 2) Short-beaked echidna 3) Western long-beaked echidna 4) Eastern long-beaked echidna 5) Sir David's long-beaked...
Students will be able to describe the order Monotremata and the animals it includes. They will be able to compare and contrast these different animals, sharing what they have in common even though they are so unique! Along the way, students will gain a deeper appreciation for taxonomy as a study and the diversity in the animal kingdom.
I have my BS in Biology (focus on wildlife ecology) and a Master's degree in Science Education. Before teaching, I worked directly with animals in sanctuaries, aquariums, and science museums. I have cared for and educated the public on a variety of animals from monkeys to exotic butterflies to anemones to poisonous frogs to baby seahorses.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Evolution is briefly discussed to describe how monotremes developed their unique characteristics.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(301)
Scroll down for class information, policies, and tuition assistance if you are unable to afford my classes. 🦎ABOUT ME🦑 Hi! I'm Allie. I'm a science teacher from Arkansas and I LOVE animals, zoology, and biology. I teach at Outschool because,...
Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-6 learners per class
