Road Trip Through the United States' National Parks Pt 2
Each week we will take a “trip" to one of the US‘s National Parks & learn about its animals, plants, hikes,landmarks, & safety tips. Trivia questions, games, & cooperative learning will occur in each location.
Katie Slessinger
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(303)
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What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Welcome to our virtual road trip! In this ongoing class, we will visit 15 different US National Parks; 1 each week. Although this is entitled part 2," you do not need to have taken part 1 to enjoy this trip. We will discover each park's wildlife, plant life, history, fun facts, popular trails and features, and more! I am passionate about this topic and visit at least one National Park each year with my family. I can't wait to take this road trip with your learners! *Use code SLESSPARK33 for a $3 discount* In addition to learning lots of information about each National Park we visit, there will be plenty of opportunities for learner interaction and participation. There will be "Trailhead Trivia" stops in each class, where students get to participate in trivia questions to check for retention and comprehension of material covered. We will also have "Ranger Danger“ alerts, where we will learn about the potential hazards in each park, as well as safety tips for visiting the parks. Learners will also have an opportunity to share their experiences with and knowledge about each park we visit. Finally, during "Campfire Chronicles," students will hear stories and legends about the park they are visiting in each class. This is not your typical lecture-style course! **There is no need to have attended a previous class before attending, as each class meeting will cover a different park and will not require prior knowledge. Road trip schedule is as follows: 9/16: Indiana Dunes NP 9/23: Cuyahoga Valley NP 9/30: New River Gorge NP 10/7: Shenandoah NP 10/14: Dry Tortugas NP 10/21: Hot Springs NP 10/28: Guadalupe Mountains NP 11/4: Petrified Forest NP 11/11: Joshua Tree NP 11/18: Channel Islands NP 11/25: No class. You will not be charged. 12/2: King's Canyon NP 12/2: Kings Canyon NP 12/9: Great Basin NP 12/16: Capitol Reef NP 12/23: No class. You will not be charged. 12/30: Crater Lake NP 1/6: North Cascades NP 1/13: Olympic NP *This section will end after 1/13*
Learning Goals
Students will learn a great deal about 16 of the United States' National Parks, while also working collaboratively and communicating with their peers. Students will be able to answer specific questions about information they have learned in trivia-style games, and will practice social and listening skills while sharing with others.
Other Details
Supply List
No supplies are needed for this course.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2022
5.0
303reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello! I am Ms. Katie. I teach classes of different interests and topics for young learners. I have a passion for this age group and love to interact with my students in fun and engaging ways!
I believe that learning should be FUN and that even our youngest learners should have the opportunity to express themselves while developing and following their own interests. I strive to make my classroom a safe, engaging space where all learners feel comfortable doing so. I also believe in tailoring learning to a student's development, interests, and abilities. I have enjoyed the freedom to provide such educational experiences to my own children whom I homeschool, and love doing the same for my learners now on Outschool!
I have taught in a variety of settings and environments for the last 13 years. I have been a teacher for over 10 years. I spent 9 years in the public education system as a classroom teacher, 3 in 3rd grade and 6 in Kindergarten. I taught the entire 2020-21 school year virtually, to 50 Kindergarten students! I have years of experience in learning support, gifted support, autism support, emotional support. I have also helped to run an outdoor, nature-centered camp for children ages 4-14. I served as an Envirothon coach for grades 3 and 4, and helped to start and run a "Storybook STEM" club for elementary aged children. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's Degree in Education. I am also a Google Certified Educator.
On a personal note, I love being outside, hiking, reading, traveling, baking, and being a mom to my own 3 young children who also love to take classes on Outschool.Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-7 learners per class
