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Weird Science: More of the Creepiest & Weirdest of the Insect World!

In this one-time class, we will look at the insect, bug, and arachnid world through the lens of the some of the most unique insects out there!
Lindsay Horne, M. Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(188)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
1 in-class hours

Class Experience

You do not need to have taken my first Weird Science course to enroll, this is a separate with even more discussion of the creepiest insects and arachnids.  If your learner enjoys this topic each class will cover a different set of examples!  

I will present some of the creepiest and weirdest examples from the insect and arachnid world to students.  This class is meant to be fun and educational, we will have a good time learning about this fun topic.  

The course will be part presentation, with a lot of video clips and photographs interwoven in.  While we are learning the science, anatomy, habitat, and behavior of these animals, I will give students the opportunity to draw/sketch their favorite insect or arachnid from our list.  We will also have plenty of time for discussion along the way so that I can engage students in the learning process.

We will look specifically at the scorpion fly, executioner wasp, Brahman moth caterpillar, giant silkworm assassin caterpillar, camel spider, puss moth caterpillar, and neat and interesting pieces of science such as why are some insects drawn to light and not others?  And what are the deadliest insects in the world?  And how is the pain you experience from an insect bite rated?  We're all about fun science in this class!
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of the insect and arachnid world through the exploration of some of it most unique examples.
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Joined June, 2020
4.9
188reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello!  I am a fifteen-year veteran public school teacher licensed in many subjects including middle school History/Social Science, English, and teaching experience with the Humanities.  I have taught U.S. History for almost fifteen years, and have been teaching Civics and Economics for the last two.  I love reading, writing, journaling, and helping students with these skills.  

I hold a bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Secondary Education, and a have background in archaeology and forensic studies.   I have a master's degree in Literacy and Culture with a Reading Specialist endorsement, which I have used in the classroom for many years to help students with reading skills.  I love helping young people enjoy reading!  I am a leader in Boy Scouts counseling multiple merit badge classes, and a 4-H instructor teaching STEM, habitat management, and wildlife programming.

I have always loved teaching, it is my passion and I love introducing students to topics that they might not normally encounter.  

On a personal note, I am a mom to two active boys and we live in the country where we garden, raise chickens, and enjoy the simple life!

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$9

per class
Meets once
60 min

Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-18 learners per class

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