Wild Animal Science: The Antarctic Blue Whale (Ages 8-10)
Jonathan Burig, Elementary Science Ed, TESOL
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(629)
In this popular wild animal science class, kids will learn facts and vocabulary about the habitat, physical traits, and conservation status of Antarctic Blue Whales. Great as a science class for afterschool and homeschool students.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 5
In this popular science class, students will learn facts about the largest subspecies of the Blue Whale found primarily in the Southern Ocean. We will explore and compare the habitat, characteristics, diet, family group and conservation status of Blue Whales. I will be using a presentation created using photo slides and asking interactive questions that will also integrate elements of geography, math and vocabulary into an animal science lesson designed to motivate natural curiosity. I will...
1. Students will learn facts about the physical characteristics of the Blue Whale such as size, diet, habitat and characteristics. 2. Students will learn how scientists use these characteristics to compare and classify a species like the Blue Whale. 3. Students will learn why conservation of Blue Whales is so important and what is being done to prevent the extinction of this species. 4. Students will learn new vocabulary words related to the study of the Blue Whale and the ocean habitat.
Homework Offered
Your child may be interested in learning more facts about Blue Whales. This is a great science enrichment class for independent or homeschooled learners. A certificate and a Blue Whale fact, activity and vocabulary sheet will be available for download in the classroom after class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
There is not a formal assessment for this class, but students will be learning concepts of science along with the opportunity to develop additional math, geography, vocabulary and creative thinking while learning about Blue Whales. A certificate and a Blue Whale fact, activity and vocabulary sheet will be available for download in the classroom after class.Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentLearner Supply List: 1. Paper (loose paper, sketchpad or notebook) 2. Pencils, markers or crayons 3. Print Pack: (attached to the welcome message in the classroom and visible if you are logged in as the LEARNER) Contains templates to help students label the physical characteristics of a Blue Whale. Note: A certificate and a Blue Whale fact, activity and vocabulary sheet will be available for download in the classroom after class.
NO scary or violent content here, only scientific facts presented in a positive way to promote learning and discovery. NO third-party tools are necessary for this class.
The following science resources were used to create content for this class but will NOT be used as teaching tools during class: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/blue-whale/ https://oceana.org/marine-life/blue-whale/ https://savethewhales.org/blue-whale/ https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/marine-mammals/whales https://iwc.int/about-whales/whale-species/blue-whale https://animalcreativefacts.com/biggest-whale-in-the-world/
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(629)
Welcome to my classroom! My name is Jonathan. Here, you will find science classes that are both fun and engaging for your curious learner. All my classes were designed using standards-based elementary level concepts of science in order to help...
Group Class
$14
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 44 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
1-5 learners per class
