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Visual Zoology: Draw Your Way Through the Animal Kingdom (Ages 11-15)
Combine science and art as we explore the ecology, evolution and biology of animal lineages with a guided weekly art project, examining mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fishes, and invertebrates and identifying their place in taxonomy
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Welcome to Visual Zoology, a captivating weekly gathering designed for animal enthusiasts aged 11-15! Embark on an exciting journey through the animal kingdom, which encompasses millions of species scattered across the globe. In this club, we aim to deepen your understanding of biology concepts while nurturing your artistic talents. During each session, we will focus on a specific animal and explore its placement within modern classification systems. With a keen eye for detail, we will...
Ben has a Bachelor degree in Biology from Oglethorpe University and and a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Science Education from Georgia State University. He has been teaching sciences to inclusion classes for 16 years to grades 7-12, and have certifications from the states of Georgia and California. He is deeply knowledgeable on the structure of the Next Generation Science Standards and best practices of science instruction. Nathaly has an MA in illustration, DA in archaeological illustration and has completed several accredited university and museum courses that specialize in natural science and scientific illustration. She been teaching art and scientific illustration to learners of all ages for years.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
All classes are based on the accepted consensus of the secular scientific community, and may include discussions of evolution by natural selection, the cellular and hormonal mechanics of sexual and asexual reproduction, and other aspects of studying living systems. Procreate and Sketchbook are digital drawing apps that can be downloaded for use on a tablet and are only for personal use for the learner. They do not require user accounts, and are not required for the class.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have teaching certificates
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
4 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Arts in Belgrade
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Arts in Belgrade
Master's Degree in Education from Georgia College and State University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Georgia
Master's Degree in Education from Georgia State University
8 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English from Kennesaw State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Georgia Southern University
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Ramapo College of New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree in Education from UNCP
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Oglethorpe University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Hampshire College
Bachelor's Degree in History from Georgia State University
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Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 126 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-14 learners per class