MORE Monsters & Dragons Camp
Perfect for Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan readers. We'll learn about modern monsters and skepticism.
Leeyanne Moore MFA
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(228)
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students will have handouts to print up and fill out during class. Students without a printer can also pull up the handout on their computer and fill it out without printing it.Assessment
Students compete in two teams to see who can remember the most from yesterday’s lesson. There is a team winner at the end of each day and an overall team winner at the end of the week.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
We are going to become monster detectives and try to answer the following questions: What traits do most monsters share? Why are we so fascinated by them? If there are so many legends about dragons throughout history and in different cultures--did they really exist? Why do some monsters become known throughout the world (like dragons) while others quickly fade away? Do we need monsters? In this course the instructor will: Ask students to compare and contrast monsters. Ask students to match monsters to the culture they came from. Guide students through critical thinking exercises in an attempt to separate fact from legend. Teach students to argue for how the story of a monster tells us something about the society that created it. Key words: Dungeons and Dragons, myth and legends, mythical creatures, dragons and beasties, dragons and creatures,
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
cryptozoology
how to compare and contrast
creating arguments based on analysis & critical thinking skills
biology: basic defense mechanisms in animals
media literacy
executive functioning skills
sensitivity to other cultural mores and customs
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will be a discussion of defense mechanisms used by animals at points in this class. Such methods often involve bodily fluids. Students who promptly roll over shrieking with laughter at the mention of scat or urine will have to try to contain themselves.
Supply List
I will provide handouts for students to use. This will help students retain and remember the material each day. We start each class with a review of the class the day before. Students will be able to earn points for their team by remembering the answers--and they can use the notes from their handout.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
228reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Monsters are always fascinating to contemplate, but it's equally interesting to peel away the title of monster and see what's underneath. As a college rhetoric professor I've taught a course on Monsters & Society, so I've been researching monsters in history this past year. This class will challenge students to think about why monsters hook our attention. More importantly, students will become active learners in an attempt to figure out what these creatures might have been in our known world and how pranksters and the media can work side by side to exploit a gullible public. Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
40 min
Completed by 34 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-11 learners per class
