Otter Squad! (FLEX)
What's included
Class Experience
The charismatic otter, a member of the weasel family, is found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. Did you know that there are 13 otter species? Or that otters have particularly stinky poop?? This course is designed to facilitate interaction. Emphasis is placed on teacher to student interaction as well a student to student interaction. Learning is resultant on class participation. As this is a flexible course, we will use asynchronous communication such as pre-recorded videos, photos, and discussion boards. Once per week the teacher will post updates such as: activity sheets, questions, fun projects, experiments, challenges, and conversation starters. The teacher will dedicate at least 2 days per week to responding to learner questions. Participation in weekly hands-on projects, experiments, and challenges are interactive and will enhance the learning experience. This flexible course is available for 4 weeks. Week 1: Intro to Otters + Project/Challenge Week 2: Otter Habitat & Amazing Behavior + Project Week 3: Otter Babies + Project/Challenge Week 4: Otter Threats + Experiment Join us as we explore Asian small-clawed otters, giant otters, river otters, sea otters, and much more!
Other Details
Supply List
Teacher will supply activity sheets. Students will need: Poster board Mix of craft supplies (crayons, colored pencils, paint, scissors, glue, etc.) Green felt/green foam paper Vegetable oil (1/2 cup to a cup) Dawn dish detergent (and access to a sink) Thick sock
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Howdy!
I am excited to share my love of all things marine with you! I teach marine biology, marine science, marine engineering, and ocean conservation. I have over 20 years of experience teaching all ages as a marine biologist, professional marine educator, and summer camp director. I have a B.S. in Marine Biology and a Doctor of Education degree (dissertation focus: STEM pathways via informal science). Both degrees are from Texas A&M University. Whoop! I believe in learner-centered teaching methods and hope to instill passion and self-confidence in the subjects I teach.
My daughter and I enjoy trips to the beach and taking surfing lessons. She is already much better than me!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly4 weeks
Completed by 16 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-12