Weird and Interesting Animal Facts!
Did you know 3% of the ice in Antarctica is made of penguin urine? Learn five funny animal facts while also learning about the science behind why they do weird and interesting things!
Hannah Dulin
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(58)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Animals do some weird things! In this one-time, 35-minute class, we will discuss five animals: penguins, snails, rhinos, bats, and koalas. Why do bats always turn left when they exit caves? A rhino's horn is made of what?! Not only will we discuss crazy facts, but we will also become mini zoologists and learn about these animals' behavior and physiology. This class will be learner-driven. Question and answer guides this class from beginning to end--we will learn from each other as we discuss five fun animals! The class will end with a fun review game of Kahoot! to test our knowledge of these five interesting animals! NOTE: Please either have an additional device (cell phone, tablet, laptop, etc.) to play Kahoot! on while we are in the Zoom conference, OR print off a physical copy of the Kahoot! buttons so they can point to the answers. Please keep in mind I am an experienced teacher and lifelong learner, but I am not a professional zoologist.
Learning Goals
Students will learn not only about interesting animal facts, but they will learn some zoology as well. We will focus on five animals and answering five questions:
1. How long and why do snails hibernate?
2. What do koalas and humans have in common? (So much in common that a koala was mistaken as a suspect for a crime!)
3. What is a rhino's horn made of?
4. Why do bats always turn left when leaving a cave?
5. What is 3% of all the ice in the Antarctic made of?
After we answer these questions and discuss some other interesting facts about five animals, we will play a fun game of Kahoot! to test our knowledge in a fun way.
Other Details
Supply List
An additional device for Kahoot! (cell phone, tablet, laptop, etc.) OR print off a physical copy of the game's buttons for the learner to point to. The student is welcome to color the print out using Kahoot! colors (just go to Kahoot.com or use Google). Physical copy of buttons: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hOCbNVJrDm-bnMw8ldTdJjfVNV5Xdmfo8wf8fj6EEzc/view?usp=sharing
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
5.0
58reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Mississippi Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Hello everyone!
My virtual classroom is an inclusive and accepting place where we welcome all! I want to share my passion and love for learning with my students. My pride as an educator is rooted in the connection I share with my students, the fun we have together, and the joy that stems from learning.
Literature and writing can be daunting for some students, but we can overcome those barriers together.
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Learning is not "one size fits all." You will experience fun, acceptance, and kindness when you enter my classroom, so welcome!
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Live One-Time Class
$7
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-7 learners per class
