The Weirdest Things Animals Do- And Why!
Did you know that ostriches actually NEVER hide their heads in the ground? MYTH BUSTED! Or that wombats crush their predators heads with their butts? Join us in this interactive class as we explore the weirdest (and sometimes gross) things that animals do, while busting some common animal myths while we are at it! Prepare to have your child teach you all about it afterward! (zoology)
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Class experience
US Grade 1 - 4
In this Animal Science class, your child will learn many weird and wacky facts about numerous creatures from all around the world! For example, did you know that butterflies fart? I bet you didn't know that Ostriches actually NEVER hide their heads in the ground, am I right? Cartoons have tricked us all! I am here to teach your child the facts, and bust the myths around some of the world's weirdest animal behavior. This class incorporates tons of animal science, biology and weird and...
Learners will become informed about many weird animal behaviors, and will understand the reasons behind these behaviors. As strange as an animal behavior may seem, it always serves a purpose, and it is usually essential to their very survival! Your child will be able to teach YOU about what they have learned, and will have a number of myth busters to try out on you as well!
Students should have a piece of paper and a pen to play a little guessing game at the start of class:)
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
We discuss a few species who sometimes gobble up their young, such as sharks, for example.
Hello, friends! My name is Marie, and as an Animal Science teacher, I would love to teach your child all about the weird and unusual animals in the world! I will use every opportunity I can to incorporate my reptilian and furry pets into my...
Group Class
$16
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 11697 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 6-11
2-18 learners per class