Social Studies
Weird & Wonderful Island Wildlife: Focus on the Galapagos and Madagascar
Do you enjoy learning about unique plants and animals? Together we’ll travel to the Galápagos Islands and Madagascar to examine these wildlife habitats from a geography perspective.
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8-12
year old learners
1-9
learners per class
$12
Charged upfront
Meets once
55 minute class
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Description
Class Experience
Set sail for the Galapagos! In this single meeting class, we will learn about amazing animals and plants that make their homes on islands and discuss why those islands are geographically positioned to become habitats for such unique wildlife. The Galápagos Islands are known as a ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’. The geographical location of these islands at the meeting of three ocean currents along with its isolation has has led to one of the richest marine ecosystems in the...
-We will analyze the geographic features of islands that are home to uniques organisms. -We will identify characteristics that make these animals unique. -We will discuss threats to wildlife and conservation efforts.
I have traveled extensively throughout the world and I am passionate about learning about new places, their history, and their cultures. I am an experienced teacher with certifications in social studies grades 7-12 and all core subjects (science, math, language arts, and social studies) grades 4-8. I have taught the following subjects which relate to my expertise in the areas of geography, history, and culture: World Cultures, World Geography, AP Art History, and AP Human Geography. I hold a BA in archaeology from the University of Texas and an MA from Leiden University.
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In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
I will check for understanding throughout the lesson using discussion, questioning strategies, and gameplay.
55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
No sensitive topics
Some source material for curriculum include: Encyclopedia Britannica Inc. (2021) https://www.britannica.com National Geographic Society (2021) https://www.nationalgeographic.org Galapagos Conservancy (2021) https://www.Galapagos.org Hennessy, Kathryn. Natural History: The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth. DK Publishing, 2010. World Wildlife Fund (2021) https://www.world wildlife.org
Teacher
Celestina Luck Experienced Certified teacher, Learning Enthusiast
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93 completed classes
About Me
As a teacher, I have taught a variety of students with different abilities and interests. My approach with all of my students is one of growth and developing transferable skills. I know that students excel most when they have access to a choice...
