Tarantulas and their Defenses-with live tarantulas!
Students will learn body parts and the different defensive strategies of tarantulas.
Kim Anicito
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(127)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursHomework
IfClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
We will discuss the body parts of spiders/tarantulas versus an insect and similarities and differences. We will also discuss Old World tarantulas versus New World tarantulas and talk about their defenses: fleeing, urticating hairs etc. Students will get to see a real, live tarantula up close and maybe another if time permits. If time permits we can discuss/see other arachnids or poison and venom depending on where the students take the class.
Learning Goals
Identify the body parts of a spider and insect. Recall some defenses of tarantulas.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Sometimes evolution of body parts comes up.
I use real tarantulas during the lesson.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
127reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a former zookeeper and educator for over 10 years. I have taught all grade levels, scouts, adults, homeschool and other special interest groups. I currently teach mostly bug-based classes as Kim’s Critter Classes for homeschool and scout groups.
My classes are discussion based where the students lead the learning within the topic of the class. I include both biofacts and live animals and insects in my classes and try to incorporate a craft or game with every lesson.
I have hand-raised kangaroos, binturongs, aardvarks and other animals that are in zoos across the country. I have also presented animals on tour with Jack Hanna.
Please message me to schedule a class as I have returned to full time work.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-8 learners per class
