Twisted Science: Draw While Learning About the Amazon Rainforest (Camp)
In this week-long camp students will learn about the layers of the rainforest and the plants and animals that live there, all while completing a drawing of a rainforest scene.
Kelly McGrath
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4.9
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What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Welcome to the rainforest! Have you ever wanted to dig into the layers of the rainforest and find out facts about the plants and animals that live there? Are you also interested in creating a drawing while learning science? Then this class is for you! In Twisted Science: Draw While Learning About the Tropical Rainforest, learners will learn about one layer of the rainforest each day. Day 1: Emergent Layer ~ Learn what the emergent layer of the rainforest is ~ Listen to short lectures about plants and animals that live in this layer ~ Draw 1 type of plant and 1 animal that live in this layer of the rainforest ~ Discuss ways the plants and animals have adapted to living in this area Day 2: Canopy Layer ~ Learn what the canopy layer of the rainforest is ~ Listen to short lectures about plants and animals that live in this layer ~ Draw 1 type of plant and 1 animal that live in this layer of the rainforest ~ Discuss ways the plants and animals have adapted to living in this area Day 3: Understory Layer ~ Learn what the understory layer of the rainforest is ~ Listen to short lectures about plants and animals that live in this layer ~ Draw 1 type of plant and 1 animal that live in this layer of the rainforest ~ Discuss ways the plants and animals have adapted to living in this area Day 4: Forest Floor ~ Learn what the floor of the rainforest is and ways it's different from other forest floors ~ Listen to short lectures about plants and animals that live in this layer ~ Draw 1 type of plant and 1 animal that live in this layer of the rainforest ~ Discuss ways the plants and animals have adapted to living in this area Day 5: Conclusion ~ Complete drawings as needed ~ Present our drawings to the class ~ Listen to brief lecture about how the layers of the rainforest work together to create a unique biome ~ Discuss ways the plants and animals use the forest features to their advantage
Learning Goals
Learners will know the 4 layers of the rainforest and will be able to name plants and animals that live in each of these layers.
Other Details
Supply List
Large piece of paper to draw on (preferably poster paper, but you could also tape together multiple sheets of 8.5 x 11 inch paper), pencil with eraser, something to color with, and a ruler.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from St. Cloud State University
I specialize in finding fun twists to standard curriculum to help my students build critical thinking skills as well as science skills. By adding a new twist to a familiar topic we can expand our thinking to include new possibilities. I have taught science to homeschool students for the last 15 years and during that time I have developed many teaching techniques and hands-on projects to help students explore concepts in new and exciting waysReviews
Live Group Class
$70
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 48 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-7 learners per class
