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The Zombie Ant Fungus: Ophiocordyceps Unilateralis

Completed by 15 learners
Ages 8-13
Live One-Time Class
In this exciting one day course, students will be introduced to the fascinating lifecycle of the zombie ant fungus
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(1,172 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
1-10 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Zombie Ant Fungus sounds like something out of a cheesy science fiction/horror movie. However, this is not too far from the truth!
Ophiocordyceps Unilateralis is a fungus that takes complete control of an ant's body! In this exciting one day class, students will track  the fascinating lifecycle of this fungus. Students will be introduced to the following concepts.

- What exactly is a fungus

- The concept of parasitism 

- The lifecycle of the fungus from birth to its end

Through a combination of lecture, videos and guided discussion, students will explore this fascinating idea!

* WARNING*

This class will contain images and videos of ants close up. We will also use pictures and videos to illustrate what the fungus does. If your child is easily frightened, this might not be the class for them. Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Pictures and videos of ants. Videos and images of the effects of the fungus on the ant's body.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined May, 2020
4.9
1172reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello Everybody!

My name is Sujit Naidu, and I have always harbored a lifelong passion for science! Some of my favourite topics are Biology, Neuroscience and Psychology. Many of my classes will focus on the different aspects of the human mind and brain. From introductory courses on the brain to more advanced topics like the neuroscience of vision, I will have something for everyone!

With an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto with Majors in Neuroscience and Psychology. I have a strong foundation in the topics i will teach. Aside from my education, I have also coached basketball for boys and girls of different ages. I understand how to teach something while keeping it fun and enjoyable!

I have been in some classes where teachers just lecture at you with little to no engagement. It is very difficult to stay focused and retain information when someone is simply talking at you. My teaching philosophy is it avoid excessive lecturing and focus on creating engagement with students. I pride myself on making topics accessible without simplifying them excessively.  

I am also offering 1:1 tutoring and homework help. Please message me if you would like more information! 

 I also offer private group sessions for any of the classes I offer. If your student is a part of a group and that group would like a private lesson, I can accommodate for that! 
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****POLICIES****

Transfer Policy - Transfers will be accommodated up to 24 hours before the session is scheduled to start. Transfers requested after 24 hours will be evaluated on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed.

Sold Out Class - If a class is sold out and a learner misses it. Refund/transfers after the fact will not be possible.

Sharing a Screen - Please remember that all learners participating in the session need to be enrolled in the class. Learners who are enrolled separately are welcome to share  a screen. If an enrolled learner is joined by an unenrolled learner, that might result in removal from the session without a refund.  

Class Cancellations - If a Class will be cancelled, the cancellation will happen  at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.  
  

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