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What are Tardigrades? Using Water Bears to Learn the 6 Kingdoms of Life!

Explore the tiny world of tardigrades and discover the 6 kingdoms of life in this interactive class. We'll learn about these water bears and determine their place in the biological kingdom. Join us on our moss piglet adventure!
Lemons-Aid Learning
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2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hours
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. The instructor gives feedback to students in class.
Progress Report
After the last class, the instructor sends parents a message with how the learner did.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
๐Ÿ”ฌIn one session, we will dive into the microscopic world of tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets! As we learn about these tiny, seemingly indestructible creatures, we will master the 6 kingdoms of life! Students will transform into budding biologists and experts in tardigradology! 

๐ŸปThis course was created because Iโ€™ve always been fascinated by the incredible world of tardigrades. These tiny, sturdy creatures offer a unique perspective on biodiversity. By using tardigrades as the focus, students will learn about the 6 kingdoms of life in an engaging and memorable way. This class was designed to spark curiosity and guide learners through a journey of discovery, using one of natureโ€™s most extraordinary organisms as a pathway to understanding nature's vast classification system.

Student Outcomes:
โœ…Develop a passion for biology and tardigrades!
โœ…Gain confidence in identifying and categorizing organisms.
โœ…Increase critical thinking skills through interactive learning.
โœ…Encourage curiosity and a desire to learn about the natural world
Learning Goals
Students will learn about tardigrades while learning about the six kingdoms of life.
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Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
2 Lessons
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Tardigrades
 Learn about the unique characteristics of these seemingly indestructible creatures 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The 6 Kingdoms of Life
 Overview of the 6 kingdoms of life: Archaea, Bacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. Determine what kingdom Tardigrades belong to 
55 mins online live lesson

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Kimberly Parinisi
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Kimberly Parinisi
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Jenn Riale
Washington Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Karen Lemons
Washington Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Karen Lemons
Washington Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Karen Lemons
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Makenna Spry
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Ali Marie
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Science
Danielle Mortimore
Master's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Karen Lemons
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Danielle Mortimore
Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University
Becky Padgett
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Philadelphia College of Bible
Kimberly Parinisi
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University
Jenn Riale
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Kristen Freeman
Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida State University
Karen Lemons
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Catawba College
Makenna Spry
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University
Ali Marie
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western Connecticut State University
Blake Dahlmeyer
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Patrick Henry College
Brian Smyth
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Middle Tennessee State University
Danielle Mortimore
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Kendra Mancuso
Danielle Mortimore has a biology degree, a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, a teaching certificate, and taught middle school life science and high school biology for 7 years.

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for 2 classes
2x per week, 1 week
55 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-12 learners per class

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