Ocean Animals Art and Poetry: Drawing, Zoology, & Writing STEAM Class
Learn facts and write poems about belugas, sharks, dolphins, narwhals, electric eels, and sea horses and draw stingrays, sea otters, dolphins, penguins, a Portuguese Man-of-War, and a blue-ringed octopus in this virtual class.
Judy Harrison M.Ed Birds+Art+Poetry
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(454)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
Most learners will finish their work during the class period. Some students may choose to add details to their art or to neatly rewrite their animal poetry.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
* STEAM is an educational approach that incorporates the arts into the more familiar STEM model, which includes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In each session of this multi-day class, students will learn facts about an ocean animal and then write a poem OR create a piece of art about the creature of the day. This 50-minute class will involve a Google Slide presentation that contains interesting information that will inspire whole group discussions, laughter, friendship, and brainstorming conversations. Students will learn basic facts about each animal like what it eats, who its predators are, and what its family life is like. We will also talk about the little-known tidbits of information about each creature. With teacher guidance and modeling, students will use their creativity to write a poem based on an example the teacher gives OR make a drawing based on the ocean animal-of-the-day. At the end of class, students will be given the opportunity to share their artwork or recite their poem in a "loud and proud" voice. My goal is to build a welcoming, engaging, and educational community of learners. October 5-20 Day 1 Sea Otter Art Day 2 Dolphin "I Am" Poetry Day 3 Mako Shark Art Day 4 Electric Eel Poetry (in the style of William Brighty Rands) Day 5 Emperor Penguin Art Day 6 Narwhal Word Bowl Poetry November 30-December 15 Day 1 Portuguese Man-of-War Art Day 2 Sea Horse Acrostic Poetry Day 3 Stingray Art Day 4 Beluga Who Am I Poetry Day 5 Blue-Ringed Octopus Art Day 6 Shark Word Bowl Poetry Parent Review of Animal Art and Poetry (the ongoing version of this class) Sep 23, 2022 My 8-year-old loves her weekly art and poem session with Ms. Harrison and her classmates! Ms. Harrison creates an inclusive and loving environment that encourages children to share their ideas! Link to the ongoing version of this class, Animals Around the World Art and Poetry: https://outschool.com/classes/animals-around-the-world-art-and-poetry-draw-write-and-learn-qbHVbPIj?usid=dNC7E9pS&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Learning Goals
Students will learn interesting facts about each animal like what it eats, who its predators are, and what its family life is like.
Students will use their creativity to write acrostic, word bowl, and “Who Am I” style poems using facts about ocean animals.
Students will use basic art supplies and simple techniques to draw a blue-ringed octopus, Portuguese Man-of-War, and two stingrays swimming in the sea. Individual creativity is encouraged.
Students will have the opportunity to share their writing and art with each other at the end of class.
***If your student needs accommodations please let me know and we will work together to ensure they have the best possible class experience.***
Other Details
Supply List
Supplies: -Drawing Paper -Pencil, eraser, crayons, markers, colored pencils, or oil pastels -Teacher-provided poetry template or lined paper
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2020
5.0
454reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Nevada Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley College
I was a public school classroom teacher (kindergarten-4th grade and gifted education) for over thirty years and hold a master's degree in Integrating the Arts Into the Curriculum. This STEAM class integrates science, art, and poetry. When my children were young I owned a small tutoring business and specialized in kindergarten through third-grade small group enrichment, literacy interventions, summer camps, and the arts.
Now that I'm a teacher on the Outschool platform, I enjoy designing and teaching classes that integrate science and the arts. My teaching style is positive, low-key, and calm and I try my best to make sure all of my students get whatever they need in order to be successful. I strive to instill confidence in my learners while they have fun learning about animals.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-7 learners per class
