Tiny Cat Adventure Quest (RPG)
Students will go on an adventure safari for "Tiny Cats" that are the "Greatest Cat Hunters of All" in this class designed as a game.
Stephanie Ishler, M.A.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(61)
What's included
12 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. A list of possible assignments will be given. Students will be given the option to pursue whichever assignments they like. Completing assignments will give them achievements and xp (experience points) that will help them to level up in their quest to be a Big Cat Keeper!Assessment
Students will be assessed using XP or experience points. As their XP grows, they will level up at the “safari”. Individual assignments will be corrected, but the emphasis will be placed on effort and information rather than perfection.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
They may be small but they are DEADLY! Each class we will hear the call of the wild and travel to a new location to learn about a tiny cat. Together we will study their habitat, diet and what makes them special. In the process, students will gain experience points and battle it out in a test of wits to become the ultimate Tiny Cat Keeper! This class will be designed in a very interactive video game style. Students will be assessed on XP or experience points. As their XP grows, they will level up at the “safari”. Students will gain XP through class participation, assignments, answering questions, helping others and pop quiz style “battles” where they will go head to head to test their knowledge. Lesson 1: Introduction to Tiny Wild Cats Lesson 2: Pallas’s Cat (Mountain slopes of Central Asia) Lesson 3: Margay (Central and South America) Lesson 4: Asian Leopard Cat (South, Southeast and East Asia) Lesson 5: Sunda Leopard Cat (Java, Bali, Borneo, Sumatra & The Philippines) Lesson 6: Sand Cat (North Africa, Middle East & Central Asia) Lesson 7: Oncilla (Central America-Brazil) Vulnerable Lesson 8: Guina/Kodkod (Central & Southern Chile) Lesson 9: Flat Headed Cat (Borneo) Lesson 10: Black Footed Cat (Southern Africa) Lesson 11: Rusty Spotted Cat (India & Sri Lanka) Lesson 12: Summary & Conservation Efforts I think that excitement about learning is contagious, and that students can learn as much from each other as they can the teacher. Students will be given opportunities to form "adventure parties" to solve problems and gain achievements. What work they do individually outside of class will be also be shared and new information presented in the beginning of every class. With the gaming model, self-directed learning outside of class is optional, but fun. Moreover it taps into children's competitive nature which propels them to learn far beyond mandated tasks.
Learning Goals
By the end of this class, students will be able to:
- Identify 10 tiny cats and where they are found on Earth
- Discuss the setting and diet found where these big cats live.
- Evaluate the dangers that these tiny cats face.
- Describe differences and similarities between various tiny cats.
- Create better interactions with domestic household pet cats.
- and much more..
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All cats are natural predators. They hunt and eat meat. Students may view these acts, if they choose to watch documentaries outside of class for achievements.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
61reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in English Language and Literature from Kyung Hee University
Bachelor's Degree from Geneva College
I have spent 6+ years as a professional teacher and professor. I have an MA in education. Since childhood, I’ve been fascinated by learning about cats and now have 2 Russian Blue house cats. Reviews
Live Group Class
$199
for 12 classes3x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
6-12 learners per class
