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Wild Animal Science: The Arctic Polar Bear (Ages 8-10)
Jonathan Burig, Elementary Science Ed, TESOL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(632)
In this popular wild animal science class, kids will learn facts and vocabulary about the habitat, physical traits, and conservation status of Polar Bears. Great as a science class for afterschool and homeschool students.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Our Class Objective: In this popular animal science class, students will learn facts about Polar Bears. We will explore and compare their habitat, characteristics, diet, family group and conservation status. During Class: I will be using photo slides in a power point presentation and asking interactive questions that will also integrate elements of language arts, math and science vocabulary. All the facts included in this class have been researched through at least three current scientific...
- Students will learn facts about the physical characteristics of the polar bear such as size, diet, habitat and characteristics.
- Students will learn how scientists use these characteristics to compare and classify a species like the polar bear.
- Students will learn why conservation of polar bears s is so important and what is being done to prevent the extinction of this species.
- Students will learn new vocabulary words related to the study of the polar bear and the arctic habitat.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classFeedback: includedDetails: An additional activity download will be available in the classroom after class.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: 1 after class completionDetails: A certificate and fact sheet will be available for download after class.
1 file available upon enrollmentLearner Supply List: 1. Class activity sheet: this worksheet will help students label a diagram of a Polar Bear, either during or after class. Students may also use plain paper or a notebook if you are unable to print. You will find this download attached to the welcome message in the classroom and it is visible if you are logged in as the LEARNER. 2. Writing or Drawing media such as pencils, markers or crayons. 3. Paper if you are unable to print the activity. (loose paper, sketchpad, or notebook is also fine)
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The following science resources were used to create content for this class but will NOT be used as teaching tools during class: https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/polar-bear https://sdzwildlifeexplorers.org/animals/polar-bear https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/cams/polar-cam https://polarbearsinternational.org/ https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Polar-Bear https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/polar-bear
Joined September, 2020
4.9
632reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Wingate University
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...
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Group Class
$14
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 70 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
1-5 learners per class
