Six More Weeks?! Shadows, Groundhogs, and Meteorology
In this one time class, students will learn all about the history of Groundhog's day, how the groundhog adapts to seasonal changes, and experiment with shadows and their importance in marking time.
JESSICA TIERNEY
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(28)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Six More Weeks?! Join me to learn about shadows, groundhogs, and the world's smallest meteorologist- Punxatawny-Phil. In this one time class, after learning about what Groundhog's Day is and why it is acknowledged every year, we will explore a little deeper to really come to understand what Groundhog's day by: -learning about what causes seasons with a hands-on demonstration -play acting to learn what groundhogs do to adapt throughout the seasons -experiment using action figures and flashlights to learn about how shadows can be used to mark the passage of time
Learning Goals
Students will be able to tell about the tradition of Groundhog's Day and the importance of using shadows to mark the passage of time.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please provide your child with a flashlight and action figure or other small, freestanding object for this class.
Supply List
flashlight action figure or other small, freestanding object
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
4.9
28reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I am Jessica. I have been teaching on Outschool since November 2020. After taking a break from Outschool to get my Masters in Social Work and grow my family, I am excited to return for all the fun that teaching on Outschool offers! During this incarnation of my life on Outschool, I am very excited to be leading litereature and book study groups. I believe that building a strong community with our fellow learners is essential to our learning which is why I love teaching literature. There are natural opportunities to build community through sharing in discussions about the books we read! I am also a strong believer that learning with children should be quick and impactful. The mind body connection is strong. While virtual learning opportunities can be expansive, exciting, and engaging, sitting still in front of a computer for too long may also hinder learning for those students who need to wiggle. I aim to always keep my classes on the shorter side or provide plenty of opportunities for movement if it is a longer class!
I have a BSEd with a concentration in English, 18 undergraduate credits in Environmental Science, 12 grduate credits in Elementary Education with a focus on Environmental Education, and a Master's Degree in Social Work. I have led field trips and workshops, and directed summer camps for students in grades K-6; taught first and fourth grade in a brick and mortar setting; and worked in residential group homes and day schools with youth who have trauma and emotional disabilities. In my current in person life, I work at an intentional living community for youth who have experienced foster care, their immediate families, and 55+ adults who live in the community to support the families. There, I conduct case management, lead after school programs for youth, provide therapeutic intervention for families when needed, and support the 55+ through volunteer support groups and trauma informed care trainings. Additionally, I am a certified Holistic Health Counselor and I have been practicing yoga for more than 20 years.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
2-9 learners per class
