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The Weirdest Things Animals Do - And Why! Parts 1, 2 and 3 Bundle Self-Paced

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Ages 6-11

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Did you know that turtles breathe through their butt? Or that the stink from a stinkbug is actually ARMPIT GAS?! Somebody get that bug some deoderant! Yeesh! Get this - bulls CAN'T even see the color red! Why do they attack the cape then? Join me as we learn all about the weirdest things animals do and why!! We will bust some common animal myths while we are at it!

Marie Arsenault Animal Science M.Ed

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4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks

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Assessment

Kahoot! is an informal assessment tool which is meant to be fun! Classroom discussion is yet another method of informal assessment.

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 4

Did you know that turtles breathe through their butt? Or that ostriches NEVER hide their heads in the ground when they are scared? I bet you thought that bulls can see the color red as well! Nope! Bulls can not see that color at all! Why do they charge the red cape then? Come find out! Let's learn about all sorts of animals, and BUST some common animal myths while we are at it! I will also incorporate media awareness when it comes to the falsehoods we see in cartoons, or even online!

In this streaming class, we will dive into the amazingly diverse animal world by exploring all sorts of creatures, from those in the ocean, to those on land, and even those up in the sky! Let's learn about reptiles, insects, mammals, amphibians, and much, much more! There will be a little bit of everything for all you animal lovers out there!

Think about this for a moment: How WEIRD would it be if a tadpole NEVER turned into a frog...super weird, right?! Well, that's what happens to the Axolotl! They are just like Peter Pan, because they never grow up! They remain a larva their entire lives! WEIRD!

Each week, we will learn extremely weird (and sometimes gross) facts regarding at least 30 different animals each class! Afterward, students are encouraged to share their favorite weird fact from class as well as any weird facts they know about animals!

Week 1: Weirdest Things Animals Do - And Why Part 1
Week 2: Weirdest Things Animals Do - And Why Part 2
Week 3: Weirdest Things Animals Do - And Why Part 3
Week 4: Farts, Farts and MORE Farts!

Sunday: Classroom recording will be posted, along with a Kahoot! link which is based on the classroom material.

I can't wait to meet your learner! It the meantime, keep it weird!

Ms. Marie

Learning Goals

We will learn all about the strange behaviors animals exhibit, and the purpose behind these behaviors!

Syllabus

4 Lessons

over 4 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Weirdest Things Animals Do-and Why! Part 1

 This class will cover strange and interesting facts of about 40 different animals, as well as many myth-busters that may surprise even the grownups in your learner's life!  For example, did you know that the King Cobra is not actually a cobra? Wow!

Please bring a pencil and paper to class for the game at the start.

Lesson 2:

Weirdest Things Animals Do-and Why! Part 2

 In part 2, we have even more new animals to learn about! Plus, even more new myth-busters!  For example, did you know that in the wild, Black Widows almost never eat their mates? But don't let your learner know that just yet!  Let them discover it in the class video!

Please bring a pencil and paper to class for the game at the start.

Lesson 3:

Weirdest Things Animals Do-and Why! Part 3

 In part 3, we will finish off with a bunch of new animals and new interesting facts and myth-busters!  I bet you thought that bears hibernate, right?  Let's find out if that is true...stay tuned!

Please bring a pencil and paper to class for the game at the start.

Lesson 4:

Farts, Farts, and More Farts!

 Did you know sloths never fart?  In fact, it comes out on their breath instead!  Ew!  In this class, we will learn how to tell if an animal farts (many don't), and how, in some instances, farting could save your life!  Enjoy this fartastic fun-filled science class!  Your kid will have a gas!

Please bring a pencil and paper to class for the game at the start.

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Parental Guidance

Nothing is off limits, from poop to barf, and everything in between! Don't worry though, it's all relevant, and I am very skilled at keeping it classy, yet super silly, while still teaching animal science in a professional manner to ensure that your child will retain the information long-term! This is evident in the thousands of 5 star reviews left by parents just like you on the live version of these classes! Feel free to check the reviews out! Ex: Wombats use their block shape poop to build towers to mark their territory! Ex: When camels, llamas and alpacas "spit" on people, it is actually barf! NOT SPIT!!! WOW!

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In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

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Meet the teacher

Marie Arsenault Animal Science M.Ed

Joined April, 2020

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Master's Degree from University of Prince Edward Island

Do you have an animal lover in your life? Or perhaps a future zoologist, veterinarian, or conservation minded young learner? Then you've come to the right spot!

My name is Marie, and as an Animal Science teacher, I would love to teach your child all about the amazing animals in this world!

I have taught over 20,000 students on Outschool, and I have 18 years of experience teaching at all levels.

I believe in eliciting as much student output as possible. Learners are encouraged to ask questions (and to share knowledge on each topic) as we learn together.

When I am not playing an instrument, I enjoy watching every nature show in existence alongside my children, learning as much as I can about the weird animals in the world so that I can bring it to the classroom and share it with your child!

I look forward to meeting your learner in class!

Ms. Marie