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The Weirdest Mammals on Earth

In this class, students discover the weirdest mammals in the world and explore unique biology, behaviors, and conservation through fun lessons featuring extraordinary animals like the Tonkin snub-nosed monkey, Cuban solenodon, and more!
Allie Wilson, MAT
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(309)
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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Grading
3-6 throughout the class

Class Experience

This class is perfect for students who are curious about the animal kingdom’s most unusual creatures. Through engaging lessons, students will dive into the fascinating worlds of unique mammals like the long-beaked echidna, proboscis monkey, hammer-headed bat, Cuban solenodon, and more! 

Each lesson discusses two or three species and includes a 10-15 minute video lecture of me with slides full of amazing animal facts and fascinating photos. Additionally, lessons are supplemented with guided notes sheets to help students follow along.

As a teacher, I am enthusiastic, funny (at least I think so...), and engaging. I designed this course to be both fascinating and informative. Chances are, your student already knows quite a bit of animals and my goal is to make sure that every student is challenged and will learn new things. My students know that I love teaching them big words and I have a knack for making complex scientific concepts easy to understand. Throughout the lesson, I do make note of concepts that are a little more complex for more advanced students to explore. 

But this course isn't just about learning fun facts. As we learn about these animals, we will also explore how unique features are often adaptations that help the animal survive and how just like animals, what makes us weird can be what makes us wonderful.

Join us on this wild adventure and become an expert on some of the weirdest mammals on Earth!
Learning Goals
Students will identify and describe the unique biological characteristics and adaptations of eight unusual mammals, understanding how these adaptations help them survive.
Students will explore the habitats, behaviors, and conservation efforts related to each featured mammal while developing an appreciation for the biodiversity of the natural world.
learning goal

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Meet the Proboscis Monkey and the Elephant Seal
 In this lesson, we will briefly review the definition of mammals and kick off our class by exploring the concept of dimorphism and how it has caused male proboscis monkeys and elephant seal to have very strange noses. 
16 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Meet the Sulawesi Babirusa and the Star-Nosed Mole
 This lesson discusses the how the Sulawesi babirusa's tusks help males compete with each other and the star-nosed mole's specialized sensory organ allows them to survive in a challenging habitat. 
21 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Meet the Tonkin Snub-Nosed Monkey and the Long-Beaked Echidna
 In this lesson, we will examine the importance of the Tonkin snub-nosed monkey's unusual facial features for species recognition and the long-beaked echidna's specialized diet adaptations. 
11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Meet the Hammer-Headed Bat and Cuban Solenodon
 This lesson explores how the hammerhead bat's unique wing morphology makes them expert insect hunters, how the Cuban solenodon's venomous saliva works as a defense mechanism, and why the hooded seal uses his inflatable nasal sacs to show off to the ladies. 
20 mins of video lessons

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Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Science
I have spent my entire career teaching environmental science and zoology or working directly in conservation. I have a Master in the Art of Teaching focused on secondary science education.

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