What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
includedClass Experience
What You Will Learn: Animal Identification: Recognize and describe a variety of weird and wonderful animals. Geography: Learn about the native habitats of each animal using interactive maps. Adaptation and Behavior: Understand how these animals have adapted to their environments and their unique behaviors. Ecology and Conservation: Gain insights into the ecosystems these animals inhabit and the importance of conserving their habitats. Weekly Structure: Introduction to the Animal: An engaging presentation with vivid pictures, videos and fun facts about the animal of the week. Geography Lesson: Explore the animal’s native region, understanding its environment through maps and discussions. Hands-On Activity: Participate in creative activities like drawing the animal and interactive Kahoot! games. Discussion and Q&A: Share thoughts and ask questions, fostering curiosity and deeper understanding. Examples of Weekly Animals: Week of September 8: Jewel Wasp Location: Africa and South Asia Week of September 15: Blobfish Location: Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand Week of September 22: Ghost Shark Location: Australia Week of September 29: Pink Fairy Armadillo Location: Argentina Week of October 6: Great Potoo Location: Central and South America Week of October 13: Star-nosed Mole Location: Northern US Week of October 20: Tarsiers Location: Philippines, Sumatra, Borneo Week of October 27: Red-lipped Batfish Location: Galapagos Islands Week of November 3: Sarcastic Fringehead Fish Location: Pacific Ocean Week of November 10: Lowland Streaked Tenrec Location: Madagascar Week of November 17: Maned Wolf Location: South America Week of November 24: Narwhal Location: Arctic Ocean Week December 1: Axolotl Location: Mexico Week of December 8: Basking Shark Location: Mostly Canada Week of December 15: Glass Frog Location: South America Week of January 5: Pangolin Location: Asia and Africa Week of January12: Saiga Location: Central Asia Week January 19: Water Deer Location: China and Korea
Learning Goals
Learners will gain a broad knowledge of various unusual animals and their unique adaptations.
Develop a greater appreciation for the diversity of animal life and the importance of conserving their habitats.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper and drawing materials if learner would like to draw the animals
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have teaching certificates
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
California Teaching Certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Idaho
Master's Degree in Education from University of North Texas
7 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in International Business from The Ohio State University
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from San Francisco State Universtiy
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Idaho
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Idaho
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of North Texas
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Arizona State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Alabama at Birmingham
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Andrea (she/her) is a country girl who was homeschooled her whole life and loves the freedom of at-home classes for students! She taught science and social studies to third graders for three years in the Texas public school system and loves learning new things about the world around us, especially about plants and animals. She has a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and is an avid bookworm and vocabulary enthusiast. Reading books is her passion and she wishes to inspire that passion for reading in her students as well. Her teaching style is personal and focuses on getting to know students individually and encouraging their individual strengths and passions.
Meet Andrea:
https://youtu.be/t4W7ZwVdU2w?si=AZjp-LvQfF8b01W0
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Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-6 learners per class