Unusual Animal Riddles and Mysteries: The Complete 4-Class Series
In this 4-session course, students will learn about multiple obscure animals through 20-question-style inquiries; they will work together to solve animal riddles; and they will participate in a lightning-round of animal-fact Q&As!
Vertex Education Partners
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(84)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Do you love animals? Do you have an awesome pet you want the world to meet...or know some really cool animal facts that you want to show off? This is the class for you! During the course, students will learn and use the following vocabulary words to figure out an unusual animal that is being described: migrate, hibernate, habitat, diurnal, nocturnal, crepuscular, carnivore, omnivore, and herbivore. Students will work together in a 20-questions style format to ask questions and will use their knowledge of unusual animals to guess mystery animals. Amusing and informative videos about the animal will also be shown. Additionally, students will use critical thinking skills to solve animal riddles. At various points throughout the lessons, each student will have a chance to talk about their own pet or show off their knowledge of their favorite animals.
Learning Goals
1. Students will understand and use the following vocabulary words: migrate, hibernate, habitat, diurnal, nocturnal, crepuscular, carnivore, omnivore, and herbivore.
2. Students will increase their knowledge of unusual animals and weird but true facts about them.
3. Students will use their critical thinking and collaboration skills to solve the mysteries and riddles together.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Vertex Education Partners is operated by life-long educators with passions for teaching mathematics, science, social studies, and writing. We believe that students learn best when instruction is a) tailored to their interests, b) relevant to their lives, and c) connects many subjects into an integrated whole.
Our teachers have taught students in elementary, middle, and high schools in Virginia, as well college students at the College of William and Mary (W&M), Old Dominion University (ODU), and Christopher Newport University (CNU.) We've also designed integrated curricula for multiple Virginia PreK-12 public school districts and have designed college courses for W&M, ODU, and CNU. Additionally, we've taught curriculum development, technology integration, and and professional learning techniques to teachers at all levels.
Co-director Dr. James Maxlow earned a doctoral degree in Curriculum and Educational Technology at the College of William and Mary. His dissertation focused on the use of online interactive games to teach historical empathy to middles school students. He also holds a master's degree in Computer Science and a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Christopher Newport University. For a sampling of Outschool classes that James has taught, try this link: https://outschool.com/online-classes?startAfter=ThisWeek&q=vertex%20education
Co-director Kate Maxlow earned a master's degree in Elementary Education from the College of William and Mary and also holds a bachelor's degree in History from the University of Virginia. She is currently the Director of Innovation and Professional Learning for a large school district in southeastern Virginia. For a sampling of Outschool classes that Kate has taught, try this link: https://outschool.com/online-classes?startAfter=ThisWeek&q=kate%20mReviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-8 learners per class
