What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Call it the Ewww! factor, but nothing engages kids in science more than a down and dirty hands-on project..and kids love talking and giggling about Poop! Scientists study animal poop, also called scat, to learn about the hidden lives of animals. We can find scat in the wild and know what type of animal left it based on its shape, size, and contents. Not only is scat a great identifier of which critters have been around, but it also provides a peek into their lives by telling us what they eat. In this one-time course, students will investigate scat, through the book "What do the do with all that Poo?", we will have a class discussion on, and work cooperatively and play "Guess Poo?". Students will try to identify animals and categorize them as herbivore, omnivore, carnivore based on their droppings. We will also learn how to create your own scat at home, by drawing or with clay! Keywords Scat Omnivore Carnivore Herbivore Scatologist Material (not necessary to have any or all, learners can participate by simply drawing scat) Clay or playdough Also if you have on hand..the following material will be incorporated into the fake scat to represent what you’d normally find in real scat Hay = hay Grass = grass Crushed dry pasta of varying types = animal bones Bird seed = seeds Aluminum foil small pieces = insect wings Red hots = berries Feathers (store bought) = feathers Cotton = fur
Learning Goals
Students will understand the scientific significance of scat.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, my name is Erin and I am an accomplished, versatile educational professional with an outstanding career history. I have extensive knowledge and expertise in environmental interpretation and curriculum development. I enjoy facilitating the hands-on science learning process; actively guiding teachable moments, and using the 5E model of teaching. The 5E model of science instruction is a student-centered, inquiry-based process that allows students to learn the science content with more depth. My career experience includes being a science teacher, working in nature centers, working as a biologist, and working with a variety of animals.
B.S. Biology (concentration in Marine/Aquatic Science) candidate for M.S. Secondary Science Education certification in Biology, General Science, Earth Science, and Ag. Science.
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Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
1-7 learners per class